TUSK

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features two large, curved objects that resemble tusks, placed parallel to each other on a flat, dark surface. Each tusk is tied with a string that holds small tags with illegible writing. Positioned below the tusks is a metal ruler, which provides a sense of scale. The tusks appear textured and weathered, with a light brown color, suggesting they could be historical artifacts or replicas for educational or scientific study. The arrangement and inclusion of the ruler imply that this photograph is intended for documentation or analysis purposes, possibly in a museum or research setting.

The image features two large, curved objects that resemble tusks, placed parallel to each other on a flat, dark surface. Each tusk is tied with a string that holds small tags with illegible writing. Positioned below the tusks is a metal ruler, which provides a sense of scale. The tusks appear textured and weathered, with a light brown color, suggesting they could be historical artifacts or replicas for educational or scientific study. The arrangement and inclusion of the ruler imply that this photograph is intended for documentation or analysis purposes, possibly in a museum or research setting.

Name/Title

TUSK

Entry/Object ID

1992.1.156 A-B

Description

Tusks/tan color/appears to be a pair/one end smooth & rounded - opposite end open and ridged/unknown animal

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

TUSK

Dimensions

Height

1 in

Width

2-1/2 in

Length

7 in

Dimension Notes

Second tusk 7.75 x 2

Parts

Count

2

Material

IVORY

Condition

Overall Condition

Good