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Carving of ptarmigan
Object Number 10-22-60/76044
Display Title Carving of ptarmigan
Descriptions
Inventory Description Figurine, carved ivory bird, small
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Chukche
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Russia / Siberia
Additional Geographic Terms Chukches of Kolyuschin I.; North coast Siberia
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 2.5 x 2.6 x 1.3 cm (1 x 1 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1

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