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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Alaska Native; Yupik or Iñupiat
Title:Dog figurine
Date Made:20th century
Type:Sculpture
Materials:Ivory/bone, paint
Place Made:North America; United States; Alaska
Measurements:Overall: 2 x 2 1/4 x 3/4 in.; 5.08 x 5.715 x 1.905 cm
Accession Number:  MH 2000.266.36.2.INV
Credit Line:Gift of Rachel (Spinney) Simmet (Class of 1931)
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Carved ivory/bone dog figurine with black paint marking ears, eyes, snout and toenails and red paint for the tongue.

Tags:
indigenous people; Native American

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