Figurine

Name/Title

Figurine

Description

Carved ivory bird figurine, rounded flattened tail and hooked beak. Incised lines define wings, mouth, eyes, and feathers atop head. Owl? Peg under body. May have been on a hat, or pegged onto a carving. Helen N.P. Pardee Collection Catalog:"173 - Animals carved from walrus ivory"

Dimensions

Height

1.5 cm

Width

1.3 cm

Length

3.9 cm

Material

Walrus Tusk, Ivory