Ivory Narwahl with Tusk

Autlik

1967

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Title: Ivory Narwahl with Tusk
Artist: Autlik
Date: 1967
Geography: Canada, Nunavut, Hudson Bay
Culture: Inuit
Medium: Bone, ivory
Dimensions: H. 2 3/16 x W. 2 5/8 x D.10 5/16 in. (5.6 x 6.7 x 26.2 cm)
Classification: Bone/Ivory-Sculpture
Credit Line: Purchase, The Houghton Foundation Inc. Gift, 1970
Object Number: 1970.45.6a, b
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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