Walrus Ivory Seal

Inuit

18th–19th century

Not on view

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Title: Walrus Ivory Seal
Date: 18th–19th century
Geography: Canada, Baffin Island, Nunavut
Culture: Inuit
Medium: Ivory (walrus), steel drill bit
Dimensions: H. 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm)
Classification: Bone/Ivory-Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of James A. Houston, 1969
Object Number: 69.269.11
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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