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Object Number 64-29-60/12119
Display Title Large ivory chain (approx. 12" long) with ivory carved seal
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carved ivory chain with seal attached, punctated design
Classification
  • Jewelry
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Russia / Siberia
Additional Geographic Terms East Cape
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 30.5 x 5.3 x 1.4 cm (12 x 2 1/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 64-29-60/12119

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