Mortar

29-175-207

From: Canada | British Columbia

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29-175-207
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Canada | British Columbia
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Whale Bone
Description

Whale vertebra. Cavity indented oval. Spinal processes removed except neural groove and dorsal spine which is carved to form animal head: large, erect ears; round eyes; open, beak-like mouth; no teeth.

Height 28 cm
Length 44 cm
Width 20.5 cm
Credit Line Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917
Other Number 6/9273 - Collector Number

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