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Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0008-0015   CAS 1993-0008-0015; Figurine (seal)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (seal)
Culture First Nation (Native American)
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. Nunavut
County
Other Geographic Data Baffin Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ivory
Description Carved ivory figurine of a seal in swimming position; The eyes, nostrils, and genitalia are all lightly incised and stained black; Mouth is carved but not stained.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.3, Width = 2.3, Length = 8.2