Collection | ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection |
Object Name | Carving - whale |
whale |
532 |
Object Number | ABDUA:5795 |
Other Number | E80+3 |
Other Number Type | old number |
Brief Description | Carving of a bowhead whale in tooth ivory, baleen type detail of flippers (small), tail, mouth with extended lower jaw. Incised and blackened eyes, blowhole, flat base. |
Dimensions | L: 47mm, W: 15mm, H: 11mm |
Materials | ivory, tooth, ivory |
Condition | Good |
Completeness | Complete |
Technique | carved |
Maker | Inuit |
Object Production Date | 1933 |
Place Key | North America, United States of America, Arctic, Alaska, Yakutat |
Association Type Place | findspot |
Publication Note | Museum Accessions Book (1932-38): slip; Report by Museum Committee 1933-1934; Correspondence Morrice-Reid, donor file |
Aquisition Source | Morrice, Charles |
Aquisition Date | 20/11/1933 |