Catalog Number | CAS 2018-0006-0009 | |
Category | Carvings | |
Object Name | Figurine (2 whales) | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
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Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1970s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Ivory; Bone (whale); Metal; Ink | |
Description | Pair of small beluga whales carved of ivory, one arched upwards, the other arched down, as if they are swimming; Blow hole, eyes and mouth are all incised and lighted inked; Figures are mounted on metal rods which are set in a segment of whale bone that is naturally rounded on the top. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 5.5, Width = 9.0, Length = 7.2 |