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Seal indicator. Consists of long thin shaft with disk at the end.
Seal indicator. Consists of long thin shaft with disk at the end.
Object Number 21-14-10/87662
Display Title Seal indicator. Consists of long thin shaft with disk at the end.
Descriptions
Object Description Seal indicator. Consists of long thin shaft with disk at the end. A shorter pin holds the indicator. Attached by string.
Inventory Description Long thin shaft with small disk at narrow end, antler? toggle is attached to shaft with braided cord
Classification
  • Unclassified
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Copper Inuit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / Nunavut
Additional Geographic Terms N. Canada, Coronation Gulf, McKenzie River Region, between Coppermine River and King William's Land
Materials Ivory? , Cotton , Dye
Dimensions Overall: 41 × 0.4 × 0.4 cm (16 1/8 × 3/16 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 87662
Provenance
Collector Alfred H. Anderson (1920-1921)
Seller Unknown (1921)

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