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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
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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