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Small ivory bird
Object Number 51-16-10/33146A
Display Title Small ivory bird
Descriptions
Object Description Small ivory bird
Inventory Description Figurine, water foul, perforated tail
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Asiatic Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / Nome Census Area / St. Lawrence Island / Old Hut Site
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 1.7 x 2.1 cm (1 13/16 x 11/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51-16-10/33146
Provenance
Collector Dr. Samuel J. Mixter (1913)
Donor Dr. Samuel J. Mixter (1951)

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