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Object Number 46-78-10/28061
Display Title Miniature enclosure of wood with boys carved from bone -- sweat house game
Descriptions
Object Description Miniature enclosure of wood with boys carved from bone -- sweat house game
Inventory Description Model of sweat house, wood structure with carved ivory figures playing game
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Western Arctic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Materials Wood, Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 12.5 x 15.5 x 20 cm (4 15/16 x 6 1/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-10/28061
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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