Record

CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameCarving - whale
whale
532
Object NumberABDUA:5795
Other NumberE80+3
Other Number Typeold number
Brief DescriptionCarving 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.
DimensionsL: 47mm, W: 15mm, H: 11mm
Materialsivory, tooth, ivory
ConditionGood
CompletenessComplete
Techniquecarved
MakerInuit
Object Production Date1933
Place KeyNorth America, United States of America, Arctic, Alaska, Yakutat
Association Type Placefindspot
Publication NoteMuseum Accessions Book (1932-38): slip; Report by Museum Committee 1933-1934; Correspondence Morrice-Reid, donor file
Aquisition SourceMorrice, Charles
Aquisition Date20/11/1933
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