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Object Number 41-29-10/23201
Display Title Bow strengthener (bow brace) of ivory
Descriptions
Inventory Description Utilized ivory, recatangular shape, fluted
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
Additional Geographic Terms St. Lawrence Island
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 12.5 x 2.1 x 0.6 cm (4 15/16 x 13/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-29-10/23201; 46.
Provenance
Provenance Froelich G. Rainey (1926-1939)

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