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Object Number 995-29-10/73471
Display Title Oval ivory napkin ring with walrus motif
Descriptions
Object Description Oval ivory napkin ring with carved walrus face on one side. Scrimshaw detailing, nostrils and mouth in red, and black inlaid eyes.
Inventory Description Carved ivory napkin ring, walrus face with black and red highlights.
Classification
  • Household accessory
Department Ethnographic
Date 1960-1989
Culture
  • Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
North America / Canada
Materials Walrus ivory
Dimensions Overall: 3.9 x 4 x 6.2 cm (1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 2 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73471
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1960-1989 - 1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1960-1989 - 1995)

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