Whale

Inuit

1830–60

Not on view

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Title: Whale
Date: 1830–60
Geography: United States, Alaska
Culture: Inuit
Medium: Ivory (walrus)
Dimensions: H. 7/8 x W. 1 x D. 2 7/8 in. (2.2 x 2.5 x 7.3 cm)
Classification: Bone/Ivory-Sculpture
Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979
Object Number: 1979.206.522
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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