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 CAS 0005-0055   CAS 0005-0055; Sinew twister
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Sinew twister
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 Sinew twister carved from a single piece of ivory; Has a nail like form with a blunt proximal end and a pointed distal end; The distal end broadens from a point back 3/4 of the length then narrows to broaden again at the proximal end; Hole is drilled through the middle of the implement at the broadest point.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 8.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0056   CAS 0005-0056; Harpoon head
Category Weaponry
Object Name Harpoon head
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 Harpoon foreshaft that is made out of bone, missing point and part of point socket; Has one barb like projection on body.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 10.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0057   CAS 0005-0057; Bone implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Bone implement
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 Needle like in form with one blunt end and a body that tapers to a point distally.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.5, Length = 14.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0058   CAS 0005-0058; Harpoon head
Category Weaponry
Object Name Harpoon head
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 Foreshaft of harpoon with socket for head and one barb on shaft; Pointed on proximal end for mounting on harpoon shaft and distal end is slotted for harpoon head with band carved below head to wrap sinew for securing head.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 8.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0060   CAS 0005-0060; 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 Wood; Leather; Ivory
Description Ivory bowl attached to a two part wooden stem that is held together by wrapping of seal skin; Also bowl pick of ivory attached to pipe stem with seal skin.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.9, Width = 2.7, Length = 32.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0061   CAS 0005-0061; Labret
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Labret
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 Oval shaped ivory labret, with groove around middle for seating in cheek.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.3, Width = 5.1, Length = 2.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0062   CAS 0005-0062; Bolas
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Bolas
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; String
Description Trio of bolas consisting of an ivory weight and two pieces of cardboard to show where other weights would have been; Ivory weight is plain with a rounded bottom and steepled top; The weight and cardboard pieces are attached to strings which are tied together at the ends.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.3, Width = 2.5, Length = 3.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0063   CAS 0005-0063; Ivory implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Ivory implement
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 Ivory weight holder for fishing weight; Holder tapers to a narrow end that has a hold drilled through it; Broad end has a hole drilled through it horizontally and vertically; The horizontal hole also has grooves carved in the sides for sinew attachment.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 4.9
Catalog Number CAS 0005-0064   CAS 0005-0064; Drill handle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Drill handle
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 Wood; Sinew
Description Two pieces of wood held together on one end by a sinew wrapping, other end is tapered and appears to have been held together with sinew also; Sinew end has slot in it to hold drill bit; Drill bit is missing.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.6, Length = 16.5
Catalog Number CAS 0005-0066   CAS 0005-0066; 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 Wood
Description Piece of wood that has been drilled longitudinally and has both ends tapered, possible pipe stem (?).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 11.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0067   CAS 0005-0067; Bead
Category Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Bead
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 Amber
Description Amber bead with hole drilled through one end; Sinew has been passed through the hole.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 1.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0069   CAS 0005-0069; Drawing
Category Visual Arts
Object Name Drawing
Culture Inupiat
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Anchorage
Other Geographic Data City: Anchorage
Maker's Name George Aden Ahgupuk (1911-2001)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950
Collection Name Liebes Collection (Native Alaskan)
Materials Seal skin; Ink
Description Untitled pen and ink drawing on sealskin depicting Eskimo hunter in center holding a harpoon spear whose line is still attached to a seal which he has just killed and pulled from a hole in the ice; In the background is a second man driving a sled with team of dogs, and in the far background are large ice floes; Entire scene is framed on all four sides by strip of dyed red sealskin that is threaded through series of small slits made in support "canvas"; Signature "George Ahgupuk" is printed in lower right corner.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.0, Length = 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0071   CAS 0005-0071; Comb
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Comb
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 Bone comb with four teeth; Comb tapers from broad tooth end; Sides of comb are decorated with notches; Combs of this type were used to separate sinew fibers or other fibers used in making cordage and thread.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 11.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0072   CAS 0005-0072; Needle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Needle
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 Bone needle that tapers at both ends, one end has hole carved in it; Slightly bowed in shape.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 10.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0073   CAS 0005-0073; Needle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Needle
Culture Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1800s
Collection Name Liebes Collection (Native Alaskan)
Materials Ivory
Description Ivory needle tapered at one end and blunt at other; Hole carved in blunt end, slightly curved in form.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 8.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0074   CAS 0005-0074; Labret
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Labret
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 Wood
Description Labret carved out of wood, has a knob on external section that tapers for portion that enters the cheek or lip and broadens out into a thin oval.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 2.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0075   CAS 0005-0075; Labret
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Labret
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 Stone: Granite
Description Oval in shape with slightly flaring base to hold it in place, outer surface has a vertical line carved in the center of the oval; Color is dark brown or black and material is unknown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 5.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0076   CAS 0005-0076; Labret
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Labret
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 Stone: Granite
Description Cylindrical shaped outer segment that tapers in area that passes through the cheek and flares out into an oval shape.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 2.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0077   CAS 0005-0077; Labret
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Labret
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 Cylindrical ivory plug that flares outward at one end; No designs.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.1, Max Diam = 2.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0005-0078   CAS 0005-0078; Labret
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Labret
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 Stone
Description Round outer portion that constricts at area that enters the cheek and then flares outward in an oval shape at one end; Oval is chipped on one side.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.4, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 2.7
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