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Object Number
98-18-10/52049
Display Title
Wooden effigy of walrus
Descriptions
Object Description
Wooden effigy of walrus
Inventory Description
Figurine, walrus 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: 8.5 x 2.9 x 4.1 cm (3 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
52049
Provenance
Collector
Capt. Miner Bruce
(?)
Donor
Capt. Miner Bruce
(1898)
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