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Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0008-0016   CAS 1993-0008-0016; Button
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings
Object Name Button
Culture First Nation (Native American)
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ivory: walrus tusk
Description Carved round ivory button with a 3-dimensional walrus head carved on one face; Eyes of walrus are inset with black baleen; Whiskers are lightly carved and stained black; Reverse side is decorated with incised circle and three partially drilled holes; Pair of drilled holes extend through button.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.2, Max Diam = 3.3