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Lidded Box with Brass Handle

Inuit, 1867-1899

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Inuit

Lidded Box with Brass Handle

Inuit, 1867-1899

Physical Qualities Wood, brass, 2 beads, 1 3/4 × 3 7/16 in. (4.4 × 8.7 cm.)
Credit Line John Erikson Collection
Object Number 1955.167.51a-b
Oval black box, metal handle on cover, three brown lines around sides.
Purchased by John Erikson in Alaska ca. 1900

Inscribed: white label with red border, red ink, BMA receipt number: '3245-61'

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2000–2000

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