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CAS 0005-0429A-E   CAS 0005-0429A-E; Mantle decoration (5 pieces)
Category Carvings
Object Name Mantle decoration (5 pieces)
Culture Native Alaskan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
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Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Liebes Collection (Native Alaskan)
Materials Ivory: walrus tusk; Metal: Brass
Description Composed of four walrus tusks with smaller pieces of ivory holding it together and one ivory piece with brass plate used as support leg.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 11.0, Width = ca. 48.0, Length = 64.6