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Wooden effigy of bear
Object Number 98-18-10/52048
Display Title Wooden effigy of bear
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden effigy of bear
Inventory Description Figurine, bear effigy, perforated
Classification
  • Art 3-D
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Sinrarmiut
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / Nome Census Area
Additional Geographic Terms Port Clarence, Vicinity of
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 10.9 x 2.7 x 3.9 cm (4 5/16 x 1 1/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 52048
Provenance
Collector Capt. Miner Bruce (?)
Donor Capt. Miner Bruce (1898)

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