Bow Drill

Punuk

10th century

Not on view

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Title: Bow Drill
Date: 10th century
Geography: United States, Alaska
Culture: Punuk
Medium: Ivory (walrus)
Dimensions: H. 3/4 x W. 20 in. (2 x 50.8 cm)
Classification: Bone/Ivory-Implements
Credit Line: Purchase, The Houghton Foundation Inc. Gift, 1979
Object Number: 1979.410
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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