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CAS 0005-0041 | |
Category | Carvings; Culinary Items | |
Object Name | Napkin ring | |
Culture | Native Alaskan | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
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Collection Name | Liebes Collection (Native Alaskan) | |
Materials | Ivory: walrus tusk | |
Description | Carved from a single piece of walrus ivory with bas relief of a walruses head and tail on the front, giving one the impression of the animal wrapped around the ring; The claws and snout are painted black with the mouth and nostrils painted red. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.8, Depth = 4.5, Length = 6.0 |