Figure of a seal

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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; Sculpture/Carving/Figures

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 24/8710
Barcode: 248710.000

Object Type: Sculpture/Carving/Figures

Object Name: Figure of a seal
Media/Materials: Ivory
Techniques: Carved
Dimensions: 9 x 3 x 2 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6d40766ad-ea5a-46ea-b3de-97d427f9a38c

Record ID: NMAI_264064