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Object Number
98-18-10/52061
Display Title
Instrument for hauling in seal or walrus
Descriptions
Object Description
Instrument for hauling in seal or walrus
Inventory Description
Float?, wood, shaped like top, 3 metal barbs, perforated, hide loop at point
Classification
- Float
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, Hide, Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 24.5 x 8.5 x 9 cm (9 5/8 x 3 3/8 x 3 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
52061
Provenance
Collector
Capt. Miner Bruce
(?)
Donor
Capt. Miner Bruce
(1898)
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| |
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| |
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|
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| |
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|
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| |
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Alaska
| |
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