Search

Start Over Object class Sculpture (visual works) Collector unknown Materials Ivory (material)
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Box, accession number 2-3893a,b, described as Unpainted wooden box with inset beads (two of the three beads are missing). The cover is carved in the form of an abstracted seal shape (swimming fast against the current) and contains a blue glass bead in the center. Used for holding spear points.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Box, accession number 2-3894, described as Box representing a walrus with three separate sections. The head and tail are carved painted wood.The head has inlaid eyes and tusks. The central ivory cylindircal sections (with engraved flippers) are incised with parallel lines and a circle motif. The center is made of ivory and the ends of wood. Possibly used as a container for sewing materials.
Hearst Museum object titled Box ornaments, accession number 2-6087a,b, described as Pair of carved ivory heads of walrus, each with inlaid eyes (some inlay missing), 2 perforations on basal ends. Ivory; two walrus heads carved in similar style held together with little wood pegs; tusks and other parts of body sawed away; was probably part of harpoon rest, or decoration of hunting visor. Possibly a harpoon rest or hunting visor decoration. Native name: calinguaq.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Carving, accession number 2-5879, described as Walrus ivory carving of man and several animal heads. Broken off of something. Depicts two large seals carrying on their back a person and three dogs.
Hearst Museum object titled Drag handle, accession number 2-6842, described as Carved and etched ivory deer like animal (no legs) with 3 longitudinal bands of incised circle and dot designs. Two central holes in recessed slot. Possibly a drag handle.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Drag handle, accession number 2-5987, described as Carved ivory head of wolf. Large perforation through head. Possibly a drag handle.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Drag handle, accession number 2-6111, described as Carved ivory representing seal. Incised short lines on body.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Drag handle, accession number 2-7149, described as Ivory, polar bear head linked to another animal head. ivory, carved; chain made of two links; representing dogs with big ears; on one side one dog quite precisely carved; on the other side a smaller dog's head with another (possibly) below it (but without ears). Possibly a drag handle.
Hearst Museum object titled Drag handle, accession number 2-6876, described as Drag handle. Carved ivory seal head.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Drag handle, accession number 2-6109, described as Carved ivory representing seal. Incised cross hatching on back and sides.

Limit your search

more »

View distribution

Current results range from 1898 to 1898

View larger »

View distribution

Current results range from 1903 to 1903

View larger »