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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
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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