Male figure
Male figure

Currently not on view

Male figure,

1800–1970

Alaskan Native
Historic
1997-270

Information

Title
Male figure
Dates

1800–1970

Medium
Walrus ivory
Dimensions
h. 10.1 cm., w. 2.2 cm., diam. 1.2 cm. (4 x 7/8 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
The Lloyd E. Cotsen, Class of 1950, Eskimo Bone and Ivory Carving Collection
Object Number
1997-270
Place Excavated

North America, United States, Alaska, Provenance unknown

Culture
Native American
Period
Alaskan Native styles
Type
ivories, figurines
Materials
ivory
Subject
figures (representations), men

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