Dart Socket

Punuk

10th century

Not on view

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Title: Dart Socket
Date: 10th century
Geography: United States, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska
Culture: Punuk
Medium: Ivory
Dimensions: H. 1/2 x W. 9 5/8 in. (1.3 x 24.4 cm)
Classification: Bone/Ivory-Implements
Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1964
Object Number: 1978.412.135
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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