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Key Information
- Title:
- Walrus Tusk - Scrimshaw
- Object Name:
- scrimshaw
- Location on Display:
- Museum - Not Currently on display
- Accession No:
- KINCM:2005.2353
- Other Numbers:
- W5.197
- Brief Description:
- Decorated walrus tusk. The tusk shows a stylised bird carrying a letter; a US eagle with a shield; a walrus head in a decorative oval frame; and the head and shoulders of a woman. Inscribed within a scroll is 'BOSTON M, USA'. The tusk has a hole at the tip for suspension.
Physical Information
- Description:
- Decorated walrus tusk. The tusk shows a stylised bird carrying a letter; a US eagle with a shield; a walrus head in a decorative oval frame; and the head and shoulders of a woman. Inscribed within a scroll is 'BOSTON M, USA'. The tusk has a hole at the tip for suspension.
Dimensions:
| Type | Height | Width | Depth | Diameter | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528[mm] | 58[mm] | 32[mm] |
