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Catalog Number

CAS 0005-0348   CAS 0005-0348; Salt shaker
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Salt shaker
Culture Native Alaskan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Liebes Collection (Native Alaskan)
Materials Ivory
Description Carved from two pieces of ivory, the base being separate from the main body; The body has a cylindrical container for the salt with a standing Eskimo in a parka, the back has "S" in scrimshaw on it.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.8, Width = 3.0, Depth = 4.0