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Ivory implement - part of spear thrower?
Ivory implement - part of spear thrower?
Object Number 69-30-10/2042
Display Title Ivory implement - part of spear thrower?
Descriptions
Object Description Ivory implement - part of spear thrower?
Inventory Description Carved ivory implement, grooved on bottom, perforated, incised
Classification
  • Tools
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 9.4 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm (3 11/16 x 7/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2042
Provenance
Collector Capt. Edward Gustavus Fast (10/01/1867-07/01/1868)
Dealer Capt. Edward Gustavus Fast (01/01/1869)

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