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Yup'ik and Iñupiaq

Figure of a Walrus

Inuit, 1900-1932

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Yup'ik and Iñupiaq

Figure of a Walrus

Figure of a Walrus

Inuit, 1900-1932

Physical Qualities Ivory (bone?), 1 1/8 × 2 1/8 in. (2.8 × 5.4 cm.)
Credit Line John Erikson Collection
Object Number 1955.167.37
With inset tusk (one missing) and eyes.
Purchased by John Erikson in Alaska ca. 1900

Inscribed: None.

Culture

Yup’ik

2000–2000

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Culture

Iñupiaq

2000–2000

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