(a) Walrus ivory cribbage board perforated for pegs; sailing ship on one side, spotted seal diving into hole and signature "Nuguruk" engraved and darkened on opposite side. (b-e) 4 ivory pegs.
Donor:
Edward J. Mahoney Jr. and Mrs. E. J. Mahoney Jr.
Collection place:
Alaska
Verbatim coll. place:
Alaska
Culture or time period:
Alaskan Eskimo
Maker or artist:
Nuguruk
Collector:
unknown
Collection date:
unknown
Taxon:
Odobenus rosmarus
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Cribbage boards
Accession date:
November 1, 1978
Context of use:
Game made for sale.
Department:
Native US and Canada (except California)
Dimensions:
(a)— length 13.8 centimeters and (a)— 3.1 centimeters
Loans:
S1976-1977 #92: M. H. de Young Memorial Museum (June 27, 1977–April 7, 1978)