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Needle Case Holder

Inuit, 1867

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Inuit

Needle Case Holder

Inuit, 1867

Physical Qualities Ivory, 4 1/4 × 1/2 in. (10.8 × 1.2 cm.)
Credit Line John Erikson Collection
Object Number 1955.167.23
Ornamented with etched geometric designs.
Purchased by John Erikson in Alaska ca. 1900
Baltimore Museum of Art, Vitrines, May Wing, Summer 1957.

Baltimore Museum of Art, "John Erikson Collection of Eskimo Art," December 17-January 5, 1964.

Inscribed: None.

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