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Sinew twister of ivory
Object Number 41-29-10/23203
Display Title Sinew twister of ivory
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ivory, curved shaft, bent at ends
Classification
  • Utilized ivory
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Modern
  • Saint Lawrence Island Yupik
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: 10.6 x 0.7 x 1.2 cm (4 3/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-29-10/23203; 18.
Provenance
Provenance Froelich G. Rainey (1926-1939)

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