Object class: Sculpture (visual works) / Collection place: Southern Alaska / Taxon: Odobenus rosmarus - 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 Cleat, accession number 2-6765, described as Effigy of sea otter lying on its back, forepaws to chin. Elongated groove with 2 perforations on underside. Made of carved walrus ivory. Inlaid areas (quills?) on top surface.

Hearst Museum object titled Cleat, accession number 2-6761, described as Effigy of sea otter lying on its back, forepaws to chin. Elongated groove with 2 perforations on underside. Inlaid areas (quills?) on top surface. Made of carved walrus ivory.

Hearst Museum object titled Crucifix, accession number 2-5951, described as Carved walrus ivory; Jesus on the Cross, fully carved in the round and attached with wood pegs (one missing); 4 letters painted at the top of the cross; stepped pedestal base has 4 knob-like feet; loincloth and halo have incised designs. Paper label on the back says, "Indian Carving from Bristol Bay, A. T. [Alaska Territory]