Object class: Carvings (visual works) / Culture or time period: North American cultures / Function: 1.6 Manufacturing, Constructing, Craft, and Professional Pursuits - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Adze handle, accession number 1-1080, described as Made of stone, cylindrical; curved distal end, with notch at end; finger grips carved into proximal end. Ground stone.

Hearst Museum object titled Awl, accession number 1-64308, described as Carved manzanita wood with lobed carving in the round. Inlaid abalone in heart-shaped and rectangular designs. Point probably modified steel nail.

Hearst Museum object titled Awl, accession number 2-6271, described as Carved ivory figure of sea monster. Saw tooth design on base. Tail serves as awl.

Hearst Museum object titled Awl, accession number 1-2693, described as Basket awl. Iron point, wood handle carved in incised spiral design.

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.