Toggle in the form of a walrus head

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Date created: circa 1885

Culture/People: probably Iñupiaq (attributed)
Previous owner: James Economos, Non-Indian, 1938-2019

Collection History: Collection history unknown; acquired by MAI through an exchange with art dealer James Economos (1938-2019) in 1973.
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Place: Alaska; USA

See related items: Iñupiaq; Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 24/8706
Barcode: 248706.000

Object Type: Tools and Equipment (General)

Object Name: Toggle in the form of a walrus head
Media/Materials: Ivory, baleen
Techniques: Carved, inlaid
Dimensions: 9 x 3 x 3 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e9cf5e14-2821-4f57-bee9-c06c26d4c1ce

Record ID: NMAI_264060