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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Alaska Native; Auk
Title:Amulet
Type:Adornment; Ceremonial
Materials:Whale tooth
Place Made:North America; United States; Alaska; Juneau
Measurements:Overall: 3/4 in x 1 5/8 in x 4 in; 1.9 cm x 4.1 cm x 10.2 cm
Accession Number:  MH 3.G
Credit Line:Gift of Mary Gage Peterson (Class of 1865)
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Carved tooth in bird-like shape with pointed beak and carved lines for eyes. Geometric designs on breast.

Tags:
Native American; indigenous people

Link to share this object record:
https://museums.fivecolleges.edu/detail.php?t=objects&type=ext&id_number=MH+3.G

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