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| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-1175 | |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Stone cut print | |
| Culture | Eskimo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | Canada | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Quebec | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Povungnituk | |
| Maker's Name | Kuanana | |
| Date of Manufacture | 1962 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Ink on paper | |
| Description | Stone cut print on white paper with undetermined title, depicting standing Eskimo man dressed in parka, pants, and mukluks and holding bow and arrows in right hand and goose in left hand; Smaller goose is depicted above man's right shoulder and unidentified quadruped is depicted beneath his feet; Images are all printed in black ink and outlined with negative silhouettes; "18/30, 1962" are hand printed in pencil below image, along with additional information (title, artist's name, etc.?) which are printed in Inuit characters. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 38.8, Length = 55.1 |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1155 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Stone cut print | |
| Culture | Eskimo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | Canada | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Quebec | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Povungnituk | |
| Maker's Name | Mikpiga | |
| Date of Manufacture | 1962 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Ink on paper | |
| Description | Stone cut print on white paper with undetermined title depicting two running caribou rendered in the style of cave paintings and printed in black ink; "21/25, 1962" are hand printed in pencil below image along with additional information in Inuit characters; Embossed chop mark of printer appears in lower right corner. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 40.2, Length = 29.6 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1159 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Stone cut print | |
| Culture | Eskimo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | Canada | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Quebec | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Povungnituk | |
| Maker's Name | Juanisialu | |
| Date of Manufacture | 1962 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Ink on paper | |
| Description | Stone cut print on white paper with undetermined title, depicting Eskimo man dressed in parka, pants, and mukluk and carrying harpoon in right hand and leash in his left hand, leading to dog in front of him which is approaching body of small seal; Owl (?) appears overhead, and at far left is unidentified object, marked with Inuit characters; "26/30, 1962" is hand printed in pencil below image along with additional information printed in Inuit characters; Embossed chop mark of printer appears in lower right corner. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 55.3, Length = 39.2 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-1308 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Bolo tie | |
| Culture | Eskimo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
| County | unknown | |
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1961 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Fossilized ivory; Leather; Metal: Stainless steel | |
| Description | Bolo tie comprising rectangular piece of fossil ivory, cut to shape to show cortex on exterior and fitted to stainless steel plate, through which braided leather cord (black and gray) is threaded; Ends of cord are fitted with stainless steel conical covers whose sides are decorated with series of encircling ridges and which terminate in small sphere; Bolo tie is unsigned. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.5, Thickness = 1.3, Length = ca. 57.0 |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0451A,B |  |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Ivory carving (polar bear with seal) | |
| Culture | Eskimo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
| County | unknown | |
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Enogoo (?) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1961 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Ivory; Bone | |
| Description | 3-dimensional ivory carving of a polar bear shown standing on all four feet with head raised and holding killed seal (carved of bone) in its mouth; Bear's eyes are painted and its nose is inset with black jet; Bear is glued to base made from asymmetrical piece of bone, probably intended to represent an ice floe; Underside of base is sawed to form flat surface; Artist's signature is incised on base in Eskimo script. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.2, Width = 8.4, Length = 19.2 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0457 |  |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Stone carving (man with seal) | |
| Culture | Eskimo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
| County | unknown | |
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960-1965 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Stone: soapstone | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carving of Eskimo man in standing position while struggling to pull freshly killed seal ashore; Man is dressed in hooded parka, pants, and mukluks; Figurine is carved from single block of stone and is unsigned. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 14.3, Width = 21.0, Depth = 20.4 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0448 |  |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Toggle / fastener / ivory carving | |
| Culture | Eskimo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
| County | unknown | |
| Other Geographic Data | Northwest Alaska | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1900s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Ivory | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 1.2, Width = 1.5, Length = 5.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0444 |  |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Toggle / fastener / ivory carving | |
| Culture | Eskimo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
| County | unknown | |
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1900s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Ivory | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 1.2, Width = 1.4, Length = 5.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0445 |  |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Toggle / fastener / ivory carving | |
| Culture | Eskimo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
| County | unknown | |
| Other Geographic Data | Northwest Alaska | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1900s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Ivory | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 1.7, Width = 1.5, Length = 4.5 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0446 |  |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Toggle / fastener / ivory carving | |
| Culture | Eskimo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
| County | unknown | |
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1900s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Ivory | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 1.6, Width = 1.4, Length = 4.8 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0447 |  |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Toggle / fastener / ivory carving (seal) | |
| Culture | Eskimo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
| County | unknown | |
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1900s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Ivory | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 1.4, Width = 1.7, Length = 4.2 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0449 |  |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Toggle / fastener / ivory carving (seal) | |
| Culture | Eskimo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
| County | unknown | |
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1900s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Ivory | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 1.4, Width = 1.6, Length = 4.2 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0452 |  |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Toggle / fastener / ivory carving (seal) | |
| Culture | Eskimo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
| County | unknown | |
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1900s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Ivory | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 0.9, Width = 1.4, Length = 5.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0398 |  |
| Category | Carvings; Culinary Items | |
| Object Name | Spoon | |
| Culture | Eskimo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
| County | unknown | |
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. late 1800s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Wood | |
| Description | Spoon carved from single piece of wood; Elongated, shallow bowl is attached to wide openwork handle. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 1.2, Width = 3.5, Length = 20.7 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0453 |  |
| Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Letter opener | |
| Culture | Eskimo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
| County | unknown | |
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Ivory | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 16.9 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0450 |  |
| Category | Carvings; Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Scrimshaw (whale tooth) | |
| Culture | Eskimo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
| County | unknown | |
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Ivory: sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth; Ink | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 2.3, Width = 1.6, Length = 11.1 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0518 |  |
| Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Letter opener | |
| Culture | Eskimo (?) | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | Canada or USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | British Columbia or Alaska | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Bone | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 11.1 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1608A,B |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Earrings | |
| Culture | Eskimo (?) | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
| County | unknown | |
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1950s | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Mastodon ivory; Gold-filled metal | |
| Description | Pair of earrings comprising large flat oval ivory discs that have been cut to shape and highly polished on upper surface; Overall color is tan with green striations on polished surface; Commercial screw-on earring post (stamped "Gold Filled, 1/20 12k") is soldered to back of each disc; Earrings are unsigned. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.9, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 2.4 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1762A-D |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings | |
| Object Name | Buttons (4) | |
| Culture | Euro-American? | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | unknown | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940-1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Wood | |
| Description | Set of 4 round wooden buttons, biconvex in cross-section and probably rough-carved to shape on a lathe; Geometric design consisting of shield-like motif in center of each, encircled by band of feather-like motifs, carved in low relief on one face; Pair of small round holes is drilled in center; of each button. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 3.6 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0513 |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Medallion | |
| Culture | Fort Sill Apache | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New York | |
| County | New York | |
| Other Geographic Data | City: New York (Manhattan) | |
| Maker's Name | Allan C. Houser (Haozous) (1915-1994) | |
| Date of Manufacture | 1959 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Metal: bronze | |
| Description | Cast and die-stamped medallion whose front face shows low relief figure of Apache hunter mounted on horse and aiming arrow while in pursuit of buffalo herd; "APACHE BUFFALO HUNTER" is printed in embossed lettering at top; Reverse of medal shows low relief figure of Apache "Gans" or Crown Dancer, wearing leather dance kilt and elaborate headdress and carrying wooden sword in each hand; "APACHE FIRE DANCER" appears in embossed lettering at top and "HOUSER" is imprinted to right of dancer's feet; "The Society of Medalists 59th issue - May 1959 Allan Houser SC." and "Medallic Art Co. N.Y. - Bronze" are stamped along edge of medallion; Explanatory brochure accompanies medallion. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 7.2 | |
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