Bear with engraved astronomical figures
Bear with engraved astronomical figures

Currently not on view

Bear with engraved astronomical figures,

1800–present

Alaskan Native
Historic
1997-289

Information

Title
Bear with engraved astronomical figures
Dates

1800–present

Medium
Walrus ivory
Dimensions
h. 1.8 cm., w. 6.9 cm., diam. 1.0 cm. (11/16 x 2 11/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Lloyd E. Cotsen, Class of 1950, Eskimo Bone and Ivory Carving Collection
Object Number
1997-289
Place Excavated

North America, United States, Alaska, Provenance unknown

Culture
Native American
Period
Alaskan Native styles
Type
ivories, carvings, astronomical charts
Materials
ivory
Subject
stars, bears, figures (representations)

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