Sealskin Buoys Model
1998.19.0279B
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Sealskin Buoys Model (1998.19.0279B) |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | N/A |
| Date | N/A |
| Culture | Native American: Arctic: Inupiaq Inuit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 12.1 cm |
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| 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 | Under Review |
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| Published Description | N/A |
| Bibliography | Under Review |
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Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Museum of Natural History, UIUC |
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| 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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