Skip to main content
Object Number
98-18-10/52090
Display Title
Carving knife handle with etched designs
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Carved ivory object, curved elongated form, scrimshaw of bears, harpoon scene
Classification
- Raw Material
- Carving
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Sinrarmiut
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Alaska
/
Nome Census Area
Additional Geographic Terms
Port Clarence, Vicinity of
Materials
Ivory
Dimensions
Overall: 36.4 x 2.3 x 0.8 cm (14 5/16 x 7/8 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
98-18-10/52090
Provenance
Collector
Capt. Miner Bruce
(?)
Donor
Capt. Miner Bruce
(1898)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
