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The object is a sperm whale tooth with engraved images into which black pigment was applied. Images depict various aspects of hunting, fishing, and daily life. They include animals such as walrus, bears, whales, fishes and dogs. Condition is fair and stable with some material loss towards wide end of tooth.

Culture: Eskimo
Material: sperm whale tooth, black ash ?, graphite ? and oil
Holding Institution: Brooklyn Museum

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Culture: Kwakwaka'wakw
Material: tooth, whale, cord and leather
Holding Institution: The Burke: University of Washington

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