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CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0003-0004   CAS 1992-0003-0004; Labret
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Labret
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 Carved ivory labret, cylindrical in overall shape and oval in cross-section; One end is straight-edged while other end flares out slightly; Surface of flared end is slightly concave.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.6, Thickness = 2.1, Length = 1.7