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Harpoon finger rest of ivory
Harpoon finger rest of ivory
Object Number 41-29-10/23180
Display Title Harpoon finger rest of ivory
Descriptions
Inventory Description Utilized ivory, perforated
Classification
  • Utilized ivory
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Saint Lawrence Island Yupik
  • Modern
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / Nome Census Area / St. Lawrence Island
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 2.5 x 1.3 x 1.4 cm (1 x 1/2 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-29-10/23180; 36.
Provenance
Provenance Froelich G. Rainey (1926-1939)

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