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Object Number 995-29-10/73485
Display Title Whalebone carving of a seal with ivory tusks
Descriptions
Object Description Whalebone carving of a yellowish seal with ivory tusks. Outline of flippers barely visible on one side.
Inventory Description Sculpture, carved whalebone walrus, punctate eyes, 2 ivory tusks
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Date 1960-1989
Culture
  • Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada
North America / United States
Materials Whalebone
Dimensions Overall: 5.8 x 6.7 x 3.8 cm (2 5/16 x 2 5/8 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 995-29-10/73485
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1960-1989 - 1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1960-1989 - 1995)

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