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MOA: University of British Columbia

3344/1

Small toggle carved of tusk(?), in the shape of a beluga whale with incised features (eyes, blowhole, mouth) in black. A hole is drilled horizontally through the neck.


  • Type of Item toggle
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material ink, walrus tusk
  • Manufacturing Technique carved, incised
  • Measurements height 2.3 cm, width 3.3 cm, depth 7.2 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Michael Silverbrooke
  • Received from Michael Silverbrooke

  • Made in Alaska

  • Ownership Date before February 1, 2019
  • Acquisition Date on February 1, 2019

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3344/0001