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Ivory implement with perforated head
Ivory implement with perforated head
Object Number 2002.1.1829
Display Title Ivory implement with perforated head
Descriptions
Object Description Ivory implement with perforated head
Inventory Description Unclassified tool, leader?, carved ivory, flattened w/ perforated eye at one end
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska?
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 11.7 x 2.3 x 0.5 cm (4 5/8 x 7/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2002.1.1829

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