Female Figure

Inuit

Undetermined

Not on view

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Title: Female Figure
Date: Undetermined
Geography: United States, Alaska
Culture: Inuit
Medium: Ivory (walrus)
Dimensions: H. 5 1/4 x W. 1 x D. 7/8 in. (13.3 x 2.5 x 2.2cm)
Classification: Bone/Ivory-Implements
Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979
Object Number: 1979.206.520
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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