Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability

CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 0005-0086   CAS 0005-0086; Labret
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Labret
Culture Native Alaskan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Liebes Collection (Native Alaskan)
Materials Ivory
Description Labret carved from single piece of ivory; Exterior portion is cylindrical with a flat distal end; Base or portion that would have been inserted into wearer’s cheek or chin expands to a rectangular shape with a flat underside.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.2, Width = 1.6, Length = 1.8