Head charm

1998.19.2966

Object Image

Basic Information

Artifact Identification Head charm   (1998.19.2966)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Adornment
  4. :
  5. Body Adornments
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Native American: Arctic: Inupiaq Inuit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 24.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 15.5 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 75 g
Measuring Remarks L: 56cm. W: 1.5cm --MNH Remarks/Description Field All measurements were taken of the dried position of the head charm.
Materials Animal--Tooth, Animal--Tendon, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Tanning, Sewing
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

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Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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