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Object Number
69-30-10/2003
Display Title
Section of tooth of whale? Fungus box
Descriptions
Object Description
Section of tooth of whale? Box for snuff or fungus. Section of tooth of whale?
Inventory Description
Tubular ivory carving, perforated on sides, incised decoration.
Classification
- Raw Material
- Carving
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Alaska
Materials
Ivory, Whale tooth
Dimensions
Overall: 6.7 x 4.6 x 2.6 cm (2 5/8 x 1 13/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
2003 & 22
Provenance
Collector
Capt. Edward Gustavus Fast
(10/01/1867-07/01/1868)
Dealer
Capt. Edward Gustavus Fast
(01/01/1869)
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