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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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