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Fossil walrus teeth, cut and polished

1998.19.2939A

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Artifact Identification Fossil walrus teeth, cut and polished   (1998.19.2939A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Unclassifiable Artifacts
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Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date N/A
Culture Native American: Arctic: Inuit
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 5.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 3.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) .4 cm
Weight 13 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Animal--Tooth--Ivory
Manufacturing Processes Cutting, Carved, Polishing

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction No

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