043 walrus tusk
Identification number: 043
Object: Carving
Material: Walrus tusk
Artist: unknown Eskimo
Date: c. late 19th, early 20th Century
Length: 9 3/8" 23.7 cm
Width: 1 1/4" 3.2 cm
Thickness: 1 3/4" 4.4 cm
Pigment: Black in eyes and mouth of seal
Tool used: probably multiple tools
Design description: - Face rows of native animals and people on sides figure at small end, seal at other. Seal next to figure (at end) on top, 2 roofed buildings, 5 igloos, 1 roofed building
Verso:
Condition: good, fairly clean, no obvious cracking
Cleaned 17 May 1999
Other notes:
Location: Box #3
Cataloged by Judith N. Lund
