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CAS 0005-0033 | |
Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Letter opener / paper knife | |
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 | 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 |
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CAS 0005-0034 | |
Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Letter opener / paper knife | |
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 | |
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 |
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CAS 0005-0035 | |
Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Letter opener / paper knife | |
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 | |
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 |
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CAS 0005-0036 | |
Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Letter opener / paper knife | |
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 | |
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 | |
Category | Carvings; Vessels | |
Object Name | Vase | |
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 | |
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 |
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CAS 0005-0038 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Pipe | |
Culture | Native Alaskan | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
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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 |
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CAS 0005-0039 | |
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 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 |
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CAS 0005-0040 | |
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; 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 |
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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 |
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CAS 0005-0042 | |
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 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 |
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CAS 0005-0043 | |
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 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 |
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CAS 0005-0044 | |
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 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 |
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CAS 0005-0045 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Utensil | |
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 | |
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 |
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CAS 0005-0047 | |
Category | Carvings | |
Object Name | Ivory carving (seal) | |
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 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 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Wrist guard | |
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 | |
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 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Wrist guard | |
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 | |
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 |
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CAS 0005-0051 | |
Category | Musical Instruments | |
Object Name | Drum frame fragment | |
Culture | Native Alaskan | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
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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 |
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CAS 0005-0052 | |
Category | Musical Instruments | |
Object Name | Drum frame fragment | |
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 | |
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 |
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CAS 0005-0053 | |
Category | Carvings | |
Object Name | Cigar holder | |
Culture | Eskimo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
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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 |
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CAS 0005-0054 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Pipe | |
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; 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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