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Walrus ivory pipe; etched with houses, boats, etc.
Walrus ivory pipe; etched with houses, boats, etc.
Object Number 31-32-10/K115
Display Title Walrus ivory pipe; etched with houses, boats, etc.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carved ivory pipe, scrimshaw human, animal scenes, missing mouthpiece.
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Pipe
Department Ethnographic
Date early 20th Century
Culture
  • Inupiaq
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / Nome Census Area / King Island
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 22.3 x 5.6 x 2.2 cm (8 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object K115
Provenance
Collector Raymond Emerson
Collector General George Crook
Donor Raymond Emerson (1931)

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Walrus ivory pipe; etched with houses, boats, etc..
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Walrus ivory pipe; etched with houses, boats, etc..
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31-32-10/K115.2 Walrus ivory pipe; etched with houses, boats, etc..
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