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Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0008-0021 | |
| Category | Carvings; Culinary Items | |
| Object Name | Napkin holder | |
| Culture | First Nation (Native American) | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | Canada | |
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| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1920-1940 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Ivory | |
| Description | Carved ivory napkin holder with the head of a snarling polar bear carved in low relief on one face; Eyes and nostrils are drilled and inset with black material; Exposed tongue and interior of mouth are painted red. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 5.0, Width = 6.1, Length = 4.0 | |