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Catalog Number

CAS 2018-0006-0010   CAS 2018-0006-0010; Figurine (narwhal)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (narwhal)
Culture
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone; Ivory
Description Carved ivory figurine of a narwhal in slightly curved position; Flippers are carved in bas relief; Blow hole, eyes and mouth are all incised; Area around fluke is slightly porous and grey; Entire figure is carved from a single piece of bone, save the tusk which is ivory; Small mark on bottom indicates the figurine had been attached to a base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.9, Width = 5.0, Length = 20.9