Collection place: Aleutian Islands, Alaska / Culture or time period: Arctic cultures / Accession number: Acc.46 - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Chess pieces, accession number 2-1497a-x, described as Made of ivory. (a-h) resemble log cabin "castles" (rooks); (i-p) are cylindrical labret-shaped carved walrus ivory pieces, each with engraved and darkened concentric circles on one end; (q-z) are fishtail shaped ivory pieces with engraved and darkened concentric circles on opposite sides.

Hearst Museum object titled Handle, accession number 2-1204, described as Ivory workbag handle? 2 holes drilled in base, one with lead peg. Incised encircling Xs.

Hearst Museum object titled Handle, accession number 2-1078, described as Ivory basket handle? Rectangle with 2 slotted projections, incised geometric designs.

Hearst Museum object titled Kayak model, accession number 2-2769a-p, described as (a) Kayak model, 2-hatch, wood frame with rawhide cover decorated with red and blue paint in geometric pattern. (b-c) 2 men fishing, from kayak of wood, wearing sealskin parkas and peaked wooden hats. (d-p) 13 fixtures including paddles and spears.

Hearst Museum object titled Kayak model, accession number 2-2072, described as Model of 2-hatch kayak, ulluxtadaq. Made of skin with wood parts: 2 bird spears, 2 sails, 2 double paddles, 3 paddles, 2 harpoons, boat hook, spear thrower.

Hearst Museum object titled Parka, accession number 2-108, described as Gut parka for doll, red-dyed vertical stripe in front, red-dyed shoulders and cuffs, fur trimmed hood, cuffs and hem, inserts of green, blue and red wool yarn tufts overall.

Hearst Museum object titled Spear, accession number 2-1761, described as Sea otter spear. Made of wood; bone foreshaft and barbed point attached with cotton cordage with red and green decoration.