BODY ART: MARKS OF IDENTITY (AMNH, NEW YORK, NY, USA, 1999)

TANGIBLE VISIONS. WARDWELL, ALLEN, 1996

Two ivory soul catchers one inlaid with haliotis. The soul catchers are beautifully carved with U-forms and ovoids, the double headed creatures having gaping mouths. It is difficult to identify the creatures, it has been mistakenly assumed they are sisiutl (G.Crowther).; Good

Seven charms carved from bone or ivory. A) A charm carved in the form of a four legged and tailed creature, possibly an otter or a seal. B) A charm carved in the shape of a seal or an otter. C) A charm carved in the shape of a fish. D) A charm carved from in the shape of a bird. E) A broken charm, that had been carved into a creature possibly an otter or seal. F) Two charms carved in humanoid form.; Good

The catalogue card states, Fine ivory tusk-shaped ornament,...carved with two copulating creatures, probably a seal facing away from point and a man facing towards it. However the shape of the object suggests it is a spoon handle as below the human face a recess has been cut where the bowl of the spoon could be attached. The reverse side of the handle, below the human feet appears to have been broken, having sharper edges than the rest of the object. This is consistent with the idea that it was at one time a spoon handle. Furthermore the creatures do not appear to be copulating, and the animal is more reminiscent of a bear than a seal (G.Crowther).; Good

Circular ivory bracelet with thin sides. One edge is straight and smooth. The other is jagged. The inside has a dark brown patina.

Circular bracelet carved from ivory.

Netsuke figure. Small ivory carving of three monkeys. The large monkey sits with hands over the sides of his head. Smaller monkeys crawl in his lap and on his back. Ink used to highlight the hands and feet.