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Woman's ivory knife handle
Object Number 65-7-10/44113
Display Title Woman's ivory knife handle
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Ulut
Object Description Woman's ivory knife handle
Inventory Description Organic, ivory handle, rounded top, notched at both ends, notched/flared base
Classification
  • Handle
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Thule
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / Northwest Territories
Additional Geographic Terms Hudson Bay region
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 x 2.3 x 2.2 cm (2 7/16 x 7/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 65-7-10/44113
Provenance
Collector Chauncey C. Nash (1965 - 1965)
Donor Chauncey C. Nash (1965 - 1965)

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