Figure

Punuk

2nd–4th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Figure
Date: 2nd–4th century
Geography: United States, Alaska
Culture: Punuk
Medium: Ivory (walrus)
Dimensions: H.1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm)
Classification: Bone/Ivory-Sculpture
Credit Line: Purchase, Bella and Israel Unterberg Foundation Inc. Gift and Funds from various donors, 1981
Object Number: 1981.357
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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