Sealskin Buoys Model

1998.19.0279B

Object Image

Basic Information

Artifact Identification Sealskin Buoys Model   (1998.19.0279B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Documentary Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Other Documents
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date N/A
Culture Native American: Arctic: Inupiaq Inuit
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 12.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 4.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.6 cm
Weight 84 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Plant--Wood, Animal
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Wrapping

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

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Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction Yes, Artifact is a miniature harpoon made with wood buoys instead of sealskin, and therefore a model, but is still considered a cultural object since it was obtained from an Inuit community.

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