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CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 0027-0023   CAS 0027-0023; Toggle / fastener / ivory carving (seal)
Category Carvings
Object Name Toggle / fastener / ivory carving (seal)
Culture Native Alaskan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ivory
Description Three dimensional carving of a seal in a swimming position; Eyes and other facial details are incised and colored with ink; Two small intersecting holes are drilled into underside of seal; Single hole drilled on seal's back is plugged with charcoal or other black material.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 0.8, Width = 1.2, Length = 3.3