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CAS 0521-0010A,B   CAS 0521-0010A,B; Water bag mouthpiece with plug
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Water bag mouthpiece with plug
Culture Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Nome
Other Geographic Data St. Lawrence Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ivory: walrus tusk; Wood
Description Section of walrus tusk from near distal end, whose ends have been cut off; Interior of tusk still present on one end; Opposite end has been drilled longitudinally to opposite end; Wide groove with numerous cut marks encircles mid-section to facilitate fastening opening of bag to mouthpiece; Small cylindrical wooden peg fits inside drilled hole in mouthpiece.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.1, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 7.7