Knife
| Object Number: | 42-30-8 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Eskimo |
| Provenience: | North America |
| Culture Area: | Arctic Culture Area |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Ivory |
| Iconography: | Seal Hunt |
| Length: | 24 cm |
| Width: | 2.7 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 497 - Collector Number |
Description
Knife formed of one piece of ivory. pointed with straight back and cutting edge (dull) widening to a notch in front of the grip. Incised and blackened decoration on both sides showing seal hunt. Much worn. Old
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