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 CAS 0005-0033   CAS 0005-0033; Letter opener / paper knife
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Letter opener / paper knife
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: walrus tusk
Description Letter opener or paper knife consisting of an ivory blade inserted into an ivory handle; Handle is carved in the form of a walrus with the blade entering the handle between the tusks of the walrus; The tusks are glued onto the walrus head; Paper knives were in common usage until the early 1900s, when books pages no longer routinely needed to be cut by the reader; letter openers came into vogue around the same time, with the advent of adhesive envelopes; Paper knives tend to be rounder and wider, while letter openers have narrower, pointed ends to fit into the unsealed corner of an envelope.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 27.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0034   CAS 0005-0034; Letter opener / paper knife
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Letter opener / paper knife
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 Letter opener or paper knife carved from three pieces of ivory; The handle and blade are light in color with the guard being darker brown; Paper knives were in common usage until the early 1900s, when books pages no longer routinely needed to be cut by the reader; letter openers came into vogue around the same time, with the advent of adhesive envelopes; Paper knives tend to be rounder and wider, while letter openers have narrower, pointed ends to fit into the unsealed corner of an envelope.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.1, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 19.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0035   CAS 0005-0035; Letter opener / paper knife
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Letter opener / paper knife
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 Letter opener or paper knife carved from a single piece of ivory; Half circle designs are carved out near junction of blade and handle; Handle is rectangular and flat with the center part of the handle having a rectangular opening with a design of diamonds and X's carved in it; Paper knives were in common usage until the early 1900s, when books pages no longer routinely needed to be cut by the reader; letter openers came into vogue around the same time, with the advent of adhesive envelopes; Paper knives tend to be rounder and wider, while letter openers have narrower, pointed ends to fit into the unsealed corner of an envelope.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 16.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0036   CAS 0005-0036; Letter opener / paper knife
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Letter opener / paper knife
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 Letter opener or paper knife carved from a single piece of ivory; Rectangular handle with a rectangular area in the center that is recessed with lozenges and triangles carved into it; Paper knives were in common usage until the early 1900s, when books pages no longer routinely needed to be cut by the reader; letter openers came into vogue around the same time, with the advent of adhesive envelopes; Paper knives tend to be rounder and wider, while letter openers have narrower, pointed ends to fit into the unsealed corner of an envelope.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 12.5
Catalog Number CAS 0005-0037   CAS 0005-0037; Vase
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Vase
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 Oval funnel shaped body with stem that has spiral design carved into it with a round base that is attached by an ivory plug.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.5, Rim Diam = 4.9, Max Diam = 5.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0038   CAS 0005-0038; Pipe
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pipe
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 Metal: pewter; Ivory; Wood
Description Pewter pipe cast in one piece with flaring bowl rim and small bowl; Inlaid with wood and ivory; Ivory panels on each side have circle designs in black and red on them and are held on by metal pins; Wood inlay is in the form of X's and rectangular segments.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Depth = 4.2, Length = 22.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0039   CAS 0005-0039; Napkin ring
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Napkin ring
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: walrus tusk
Description Carved from one piece of walrus ivory with a bas relief of a seated individual on the front.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.8, Depth = 3.8, Length = 5.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0040   CAS 0005-0040; Napkin ring
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Napkin ring
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: walrus tusk
Description Carved from a single piece of walrus ivory; Design in center is rectangular with a screen like motif in it of arches separated by crosses.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.2, Depth = 4.1, Length = 6.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0041   CAS 0005-0041; Napkin ring
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Napkin ring
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: 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

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0042   CAS 0005-0042; Napkin ring
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Napkin ring
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: walrus tusk
Description Carved from a single piece of walrus ivory with a walrus in bas relief on the front; The eyes, claws, mouth and nostrils are painted black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Depth = 3.7, Length = 5.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0043   CAS 0005-0043; Napkin ring
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Napkin ring
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: walrus tusk
Description Carved from a single piece of walrus ivory with a walrus in bas relief on the front; The eyes, claws, mouth and nostrils are painted black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Depth = 3.7, Length = 5.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0044   CAS 0005-0044; Napkin ring
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Napkin ring
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: walrus tusk
Description Carved from a single piece of walrus ivory with a walrus in bas relief on the front; The eyes, claws, mouth and nostrils are painted black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.6, Depth = 4.5, Length = 6.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0045   CAS 0005-0045; Utensil
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Utensil
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 a single piece of ivory, square in shape and dish like in form; No designs; Use wear very evident.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 6.6, Length = 7.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0047   CAS 0005-0047; Ivory carving (seal)
Category Carvings
Object Name Ivory carving (seal)
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: walrus tusk
Description Carved ivory seal with black painted eyes and nostrils mounted on a rectangular segment of walrus tusk that is rounded on the top or unmodified and flat on sides and bottom.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 4.0, Length = 9.0
Catalog Number CAS 0005-0048   CAS 0005-0048; Wrist guard
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Wrist guard
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 Oval shaped wrist guard with holes on each side for attachment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 0.8, Width = 3.7, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 7.3
Catalog Number CAS 0005-0049   CAS 0005-0049; Wrist guard
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Wrist guard
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 Rectangular wrist guard with a V shaped notch in one end and a notch on each side to fasten it to wrist; Design etched on curved side of piece is very faint.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.4, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 5.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0051   CAS 0005-0051; Drum frame fragment
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Drum frame fragment
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 Bone
Description Rectangular bone segment that has eight holes drilled in it; Bone is very weathered.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 11.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0052   CAS 0005-0052; Drum frame fragment
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Drum frame fragment
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 Flat rectangular ivory piece with eight holes drilled in it; Ends taper in slightly.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 8.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0053   CAS 0005-0053; Cigar holder
Category Carvings
Object Name Cigar holder
Culture Eskimo
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 one piece of ivory; Distal end has a fox caught in the jaws of a spring trap in bas relief, with claws, eyes, nostrils and ears painted black.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.9, Width = 1.8, Length = 8.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0054   CAS 0005-0054; Pipe
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pipe
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; Metal: Brass
Description Ivory bowl with brass connecting tube.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Max Diam = 1.9, Length = 2.9
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