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Image Not Available for Carved scene of Eskimo (B) hunting a seal mounted on base (A)
Carved scene of Eskimo (B) hunting a seal mounted on base (A)
Image Not Available for Carved scene of Eskimo (B) hunting a seal mounted on base (A)
Object Number 995-29-10/73483B
Display Title Carved scene of Eskimo (B) hunting a seal mounted on base (A)
Descriptions
Object Description Carved scene of Eskimo (B) hunting a seal mounted on base (A)
Inventory Description Carved bone and ivory, standing human figure, one arm raised, metal pin protrudi
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Date 1960-1989
Culture
  • Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada
North America / United States
Materials Bone, Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 10.4 x 4.9 x 2.3 cm (4 1/8 x 1 15/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73483B
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1960-1989 - 1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1960-1989 - 1995)

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