Artist:Iñupiaq
Medium: Walrus Tusk Ivory
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Dates:19th century
Dimensions: 27 3/4 x 2 x 3 1/4 in. (70.5 x 5.1 x 8.3 cm)
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Exhibitions:
Accession Number: 44.34.3
Image: 44.34.3_view01_PS11.jpg,
Catalogue Description: Long curved tusk engraved with scenes depicting men hunting walrus in boats, village huts, and food preparation. The object is sometimes referred to as scrimshaw, which is a non-Native term for this type of engraving on ivory. Condition: there is a small break.