Catalog Number |
CAS 0036-0044 | |
Category | Carvings | |
Object Name | Ivory carving (memorial panel) | |
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: walrus tusk; Metal nails | |
Description | Bookend type carving consisting of an ivory panel bearing a low-relief bust carving of Arctic explorer, Roald Amundsen, mounted on a flat ivory base with Amundsen's name carved in low relief around the base; Also mounted on the base and in front of Amundsen's portrait is a three dimensional carving of a standing polar bear. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.4, Width = 7.6, Length = 5.3 |