Carving

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Culture/People: possibly Iñupiaq (attributed)
Previous owner: Vera Neumann (Vera Salaff), Non-Indian, 1907-1993
Donor: Vera Neumann (Vera Salaff), Non-Indian, 1907-1993

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of designer and entrepreneur Vera Neumann (1907-1993); donated to NMAI by Vera Neumann in 1989.
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Place: Alaska; USA

See related items: Iñupiaq; Sculpture/Carving/Figures

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 25/3100
Barcode: 253100.000

Object Type: Sculpture/Carving/Figures

Object Name: Carving
Media/Materials: Whale tooth/teeth
Techniques: Engraved, polished
Dimensions: 13.5 x 6 x 4 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws63c6d3ac2-adca-432d-bc9b-d19786003297

Record ID: NMAI_268972