Catalog Number |
CAS 2018-0006-0010 | |
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 |