Needle case
Needle case
Needle case
Needle case

Currently not on view

Needle case,

19th–early 20th century

probably Cup'ig
Historic
1998-489 a-c

Information

Title
Needle case
Dates

19th–early 20th century

Medium
Walrus ivory, shell, wood, and leather
Dimensions
h. 3.0 cm., l. 24.7 cm., d. 5.3 cm. (1 3/16 x 9 3/4 x 2 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of John B. Elliott, Class of 1951
Object Number
1998-489 a-c
Place Collected

North America, United States, Alaska

Culture
Native American
Period
Alaskan Native styles
Type
ivories, needles, cases (containers)
Materials
ivory, shell
Subject
seals

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