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Object Number 94-57-10/R153
Display Title Carving of human holding a bow. Made of ivory and sinew for bow.
Descriptions
Object Description Carving of human holding a bow. Made of ivory and sinew for bow. Arms separate
Inventory Description Figurine, carved ivory human figure, standing, holding drawn bow, fur on head
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: 8.8 x 4.6 x 2.5 cm (3 7/16 x 1 13/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object R\153
Provenance
Collector Frederick H. Rindge (?)
Donor Frederick H. Rindge (1894)

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