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Iñupiaq or Yup'ik (attributed)

Figure (polar bear design)

Inuit, 1867-1899

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Iñupiaq or Yup'ik (attributed)

Figure (polar bear design)

Inuit, 1867-1899

Physical Qualities Ivory, 4 3/4 × 1 1/8 × 1 3/8 in. (12 × 2.9 × 3.5 cm.)
Credit Line John Erikson Collection
Object Number 1955.167.10
Purchased by John Erikson in Alaska ca. 1900
Feder, Norman, "American Indian art," New York: Harry N. Abrams, 197, cat nos QEsk-90 and 100, ill 196.

Inscribed: None.

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Iñupiaq or Yup’ik (attributed)

2000–2000

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