Carved maple cup, with zoomorphic heads at both ends. Red pigment.

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Object Number 975-5-10/52716

Display Title Carved maple cup, with zoomorphic heads at both ends. Red pigment.

Descriptions

Object Description Carved maple cup, with zoomorphic heads at both ends. Red pigment appears to be natural and is applied to decorative areas

Inventory Description Cup, wood, carved and incised seal figure, flat base, ovate body, punctate head

Classification

Department Ethnographic

Date 1800-1899?

Culture

Western Arctic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Alaska

Additional Geographic Terms Alaska, north

Materials Wood

Dimensions Overall: 15.9 x 7.5 x 5.9 cm (6 1/4 x 2 15/16 x 2 5/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 975-5-10/52716 & NW Coast / Cup. / ?

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