Winged ivory figure, probably the butt of a lance or spearshaft

Expand Favorite

Object Number 41-29-10/23362

Display Title Winged ivory figure, probably the butt of a lance or spearshaft

Descriptions

Inventory Description Ivory winged figure, perforated and drilled. Broken.

Classification

Utilized ivory

Department Archaeological

Culture

Saint Lawrence Island Yupik
Old Bering Sea Period

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: 13.9 x 4.7 x 2.1 cm (5 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 13/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 41-2910/23362; 1-1927-2570

Provenance

Provenance Froelich G. Rainey (1926-1939)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

Discover More

PrimaryMedia	Object Number	Title	Classification	Geography/Provenience
	41-29-10/23367	Winged ivory figure, probably the butt of a lance or spearshaft	Carving Raw Material	St. Lawrence Island
Image Not Available for Stone straightner - arrowshaft or spearshaft	38-120-10/17550	Stone straightner - arrowshaft or spearshaft		Awatovi
Image Not Available for Ivory, worked, dome-shaped, drilled	50-45-10/33004	Ivory, worked, dome-shaped, drilled	Utilized ivory	Kitneapaluk
	41-29-10/23224	Drill mouthpiece of ivory	Utilized ivory	St. Lawrence Island
	41-29-10/23223	Ivory fire-drill base	Utilized ivory	St. Lawrence Island
	15-23-10/86103	Bone or ivory spoon ?	Utilized ivory	Old Hut Site
	50-45-10/32981	Ivory, grooved, drilled and incised	Utilized ivory	Kitneapaluk
	50-45-10/32985	Ivory handle, grooved and drilled	Utilized ivory	Kitneapaluk
	51-16-10/33137	Ivory or bone ice creeper	Utilized ivory	Old Hut Site
Image Not Available for Toy ivory harpoon head with solid tip and closed socket	50-45-10/32852	Toy ivory harpoon head with solid tip and closed socket	Utilized ivory	Seklowaghataget
	50-45-10/32853	Toy ivory harpoon head	Utilized ivory	Seklowaghataget
	50-45-10/32920	Utilized ivory, worked, perforated, incised design on both sides	Utilized ivory	Seklowaghataget

Website Survey Tab

1f69a77c2231fb4eaf16965ca0408aeb

4b7cdb578f7f96565678010216267206