Donor: Benjamin Bristol / Culture or time period: American cultures / Materials: Ocher (pigment) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Model, accession number 2-4573, described as Model of annual (each December) bladder festival festivities in the men's social house (karigi). All human figures are walrus ivory, many have separately carved arms. 3 standing figures, 14 figures (2 holding drums) resting on ivory railing. Base is wood board with red margin and central area. 2 carved and painted wood bladders, 1 carved ivory bird with remnant of feathers suspended from top. Master of Ceremonies wears a crown with black dots. Includes models of bladders, a bird, and wild parsnip torches.