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Ivory needle with large eye
Object Number 995-29-10/73477
Display Title Ivory needle with large eye
Descriptions
Object Description Ivory needle with large eye. Received as part of set, 73475-73481. See notes/histories- attribution.
Inventory Description Needle, carved ivory, worn around eye
Classification
  • Needle
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Inuit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
North America / Canada
Materials Walrus ivory
Dimensions Overall: 6.6 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm (2 5/8 x 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73477
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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