Labret/Lip plug

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Date created: probably AD 1600–1850

Culture/People: possibly Iñupiaq (archaeological) (attributed)
Previous owner: Glen I. Groves (Glenwood Ira Groves/G. I. Groves), Non-Indian, 1898-1962
Seller: Glen I. Groves (Glenwood Ira Groves/G. I. Groves), Non-Indian, 1898-1962
Presenter/funding source: Julius Carlebach (Julius Hirsch Carlebach), Non-Indian, 1909-1964

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from Glen I. Groves (1898-1962, a Chicago, Illinois, Indian artifact dealer) in 1943 using proceeds from collection sales to Julius Carlebach (1909-1964; Julius Carlebach Gallery, New York).
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Place: Near Point Barrow; Point Barrow; Arctic Slope Native Corporation; Alaska; USA

See related items: Iñupiaq (archaeological); Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 20/6014
Barcode: 206014.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Labret/Lip plug
Media/Materials: Ivory
Techniques: Carved

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ebd37625-0a07-42ee-b909-5f21624e2292

Record ID: NMAI_220132