TUSK

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a long, slender piece of wood that appears to have been crafted into a staff or stick with a subtle twist along its length. It is placed horizontally on a black fabric-covered surface, which contrasts with its light-toned wood, highlighting its texture and grain. The staff has a smooth, polished appearance, suggesting it has been sanded down to remove rough edges, giving it a refined finish. The angle of the photo captures the entire length of the object, drawing attention to its gentle curves and natural wood patterns. The lighting in the image is soft, casting minimal shadows and maintaining a consistent illumination across the object, which enhances the visibility of the wood's delicate spiral design. Overall, this piece could serve as a decorative item or functional tool, likely reflecting the craftsmanship or artistry involved in its making, and its placement on the neutral background allows the focus to remain solely on the intricacies of the wooden structure.

The image shows a long, slender piece of wood that appears to have been crafted into a staff or stick with a subtle twist along its length. It is placed horizontally on a black fabric-covered surface, which contrasts with its light-toned wood, highlighting its texture and grain. The staff has a smooth, polished appearance, suggesting it has been sanded down to remove rough edges, giving it a refined finish. The angle of the photo captures the entire length of the object, drawing attention to its gentle curves and natural wood patterns. The lighting in the image is soft, casting minimal shadows and maintaining a consistent illumination across the object, which enhances the visibility of the wood's delicate spiral design. Overall, this piece could serve as a decorative item or functional tool, likely reflecting the craftsmanship or artistry involved in its making, and its placement on the neutral background allows the focus to remain solely on the intricacies of the wooden structure.

Name/Title

TUSK

Entry/Object ID

143/5364

Description

NARWHAL TUSK

Collection

NATIVE AMERICAN

Made/Created

Place

Continent

North America

Ethnography

Cultural Region

State/Province

Alaska

Country

Canada

Culture/Tribe

Eskimo
Native American

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

TUSK

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good