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Object Number 94-57-10/R147
Display Title Carving of figure in kayak, ivory. Perforation indicates use as amulet.
Descriptions
Object Description Carving of figure in kayak, ivory. Perforation indicates use as amulet. Depict
Inventory Description Figurine, carved ivory kayak with human? figure, incised and pigmented design
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Date 1800-1894
Culture
  • Navugmiut
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / North Slope Burough / Point Barrow
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 4.8 x 1.2 x 1.8 cm (1 7/8 x 1/2 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object R/147
Provenance
Collector Frederick H. Rindge (?)
Donor Frederick H. Rindge (1894)

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