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Scrimshaw

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-38045

Description

A scrimshawed walrus tooth that depicts various animals.

Details

Descriptive Terms

scrimshaws
ivory (tooth component)
Sculpture
Carving
Scrimshaw
Scrimshaw

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Ethelind R. Merritt

Accession Number

1935.963

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