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Maker(s):	Unknown
Culture:	Alaska Native; Auk
Title:	Tooth amulet
Type:	Adornment; Ceremonial
Materials:	Polar bear tooth
Place Made:	North America; United States; Alaska; Juneau
Measurements:	Overall: 15/16 in x 1 1/4 in x 3 5/16 in; 2.4 cm x 3.2 cm x 8.4 cm
Accession Number:	MH 15.G
Credit Line:	Gift of Mary Gage Peterson (Class of 1865)
Museum Collection:	Mount Holyoke College Art Museum

Description:
Carved, pierced tooth pointed at one end.

Tags:
Native American; indigenous people

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