bone fragment

unworked calcified bone frag., collected from "trench 8"

unworked calcified bone frag., collected from "trench 8"

unworked calcified bone frag., collected from "trench 8"

unworked calcified bone frag., collected from "trench 9"

Collector listed as 'see site form'.

Two male figures, carved from tooth, grasp a canoe made of horn at either end. Both figures are crouched, and wearing fur-lined hooded parkas, and mittens. Both have finely carved facial features. Figure on left is pushing forward, with their legs behind them; figure on right is tugging, with their legs underneath the canoe. Inscription on the base of the canoe reads: “Made in USSR. T10-117-772.”

Model pole carved of whale bone; eagle at the top, perched on a human, crouching on a spirit figure. Eagle's wings are folded at sides, with its chest pushed outward. Human has large eyes, wide nose, and open slit mouth; tongue is sticking out. Elbows are bent, resting on knees, and hands are curled forward. The spirit figure has wide eyes, hooked nose, and claws. Eyes, relief designs, and background areas have been coloured black (ink or paint?). Pole attached to rounded base with metal screws; scallop pattern around bottom edge of base. Back of pole is smooth and slightly concave; artist name, place, and date made inscribed on back.

Armoured vest made of wood, with bone plates across exterior; interior is lined with woven plant fibre. Back panel of vest is longer than front flaps. Plant fibre lining right shoulder strap and front flap has sections dyed red; rest of vest lining is naturally coloured. Front flaps of vest secure with a fibre tie that knots around two large circular buttons, made of bone, with grooves cut into them; tie has seeds threaded through ends. Additional decorative button-like squares along front opening and large circles attached to shoulder straps.

Carving of a spirit animal standing on two feet. Large head with long, narrow face, inlaid(?) eyes and large pointed ears.