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Ivory Fetish, c. 1900 Inupiaq culture; Alaska Walrus ivory, baleen and operculum; 4 1/8 x 1 x…
Charm
Ivory Fetish, c. 1900 Inupiaq culture; Alaska Walrus ivory, baleen and operculum; 4 1/8 x 1 x…
Ivory Fetish, c. 1900 Inupiaq culture; Alaska Walrus ivory, baleen and operculum; 4 1/8 x 1 x 7/8 in. 19547 Gift of Mr. Ray A. Havard

Charm

ClassificationsSculpture
Culture Inupiaq
Datec. 1900
Made AtAlaska, United States, North America
MediumWalrus ivory, baleen and operculum
Dimensions1 × 7/8 × 4 1/8 in. (2.5 × 2.2 × 10.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. Ray A. Havard
Object number19547
DescriptionIvory charms were carved into the shape of birds, animals and fish and attached to clothing to ward off evil spirits and sickness.
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