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Object Number 94-57-10/R152
Display Title Carving of human figure, ivory. Head engraved on top with circle and 6 lines.
Descriptions
Object Description Carving of human figure, ivory. Head is engraved on top with circle and 6 lines
Inventory Description Figurine, carved ivory, incised and pigmented design, 1 arm detachable
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: 4.7 x 5.1 x 1.4 cm (1 7/8 x 2 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object R\152
Provenance
Collector Frederick H. Rindge (?)
Donor Frederick H. Rindge (1894)

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