Skip to main content
Object Number
65-7-10/44045
Display Title
Narwhal tusk
Descriptions
Object Description
Narwhal tusk. See conservation for additional description.
Inventory Description
Twisted ivory narwhal tusk, tip broken
Classification
- Spear
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Inuit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
Canada
/
Northwest Territories
/
<County>
/
Resolute Bay
Additional Geographic Terms
Hudson Bay region
Materials
Tusk, Narwhal tusk
Dimensions
Overall: 183 x 6 x 6 cm (72 1/16 x 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
65-7-10/44045
Credit Line
Gift of Chauncey C. Nash, 1965
Provenance
Collector
Chauncey C. Nash
(1965 - 1965)
Donor
Chauncey C. Nash
(1965 - 1965)
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.
