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9 Small ivory birds ?
Object Number 51-16-10/33147.2
Display Title 9 Small ivory birds ?
Descriptions
Inventory Description Figurines, ivory, effigies, carved zoomorphic figures, some with ears, headless
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / Nome Census Area / St. Lawrence Island / Old Hut Site
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 1.5 x 4.7 x 1.3 cm (9/16 x 1 7/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 51-16-10/33147

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