Carved ivory bird on terraced pedestal

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Object Number 995-29-10/73458

Display Title Carved ivory bird on terraced pedestal

Descriptions

Object Description Spherical bird with outstretched wings on terraced pedestal (possibly an aider). Bird has black speckles and eyes. Bird and pedestal both of walrus tusk ivory

Inventory Description Sculpture, carved ivory bird, wings outstretched on ridged base

Classification

Sculpture

Department Ethnographic

Date 1960-1989

Culture

Eskimo

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / Canada
North America / United States

Materials Walrus tusk

Dimensions Overall: 6 x 4.3 x 3.6 cm (2 3/8 x 1 11/16 x 1 7/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 995-29-10/73458

Provenance

Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1960-1989 - 1995)

Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1960-1989 - 1995)

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