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Antler carving of three puffins mounted on base
Antler carving of three puffins mounted on base
Object Number 995-29-10/73462
Display Title Antler carving of three puffins mounted on base
Descriptions
Object Description Two large standing puffins of antler face each other with a smaller sitting puffin in the middle. Birds are highly polished and have black inlaid eyes and partially open beaks. Mounted on a slab of unfinished antler.
Inventory Description Sculpture, three carved antler birds on base, black stone inlay eyes
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Date 1960-1989
Culture
  • Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
North America / Canada
Materials Caribou antler, Walrus bone
Dimensions Overall: 15.3 x 14.7 x 7.6 cm (6 x 5 13/16 x 3 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73462
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1960-1989 - 1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1960-1989 - 1995)

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