Amulet
Item number A2478 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Carving made on half a piece of tubular bone. Convex side is carved with a head having a round eye and square muzzle. Behind head is a row of four round shapes. Above this is a round humanoid face enclosed by two split u's; below is another face.
History Of Use
Possibly made, used and/or worn by a shaman as an amulet, pendant or decoration on an apron?
Item History
- Made in Alaska, USA ?
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before April 8, 1976
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on April 8, 1976
What
- Name
- Amulet
- Identification Number
- A2478
- Type of Item
- amulet
- Material
- bone
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, polished and carved
- Overall
- height 10.2 cm, width 5.5 cm, depth 2.1 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alaska, USA ?
Who
- Culture
- Tlingit
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 8, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on April 8, 1976
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0336/0067
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