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Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0008-0018   CAS 1993-0008-0018; Figurine (martin)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (martin)
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 short footed mammal (possibly a martin?) in standing position with upraised head and extended tail; Figurine lacks all detail.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.6, Width = 1.9, Length = 7.6