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1925.11.47.1

One of two ivory toggles for dog-sledge trace, teardrop shaped with two perforations. For the other toggle see [1925.11.47 .2]. [CW [OPS move] 1/8/2017]

1925.11.47.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
One of two ivory toggles for dog-sledge trace, teardrop shaped with two perforations. For the other toggle see [1925.11.47 .2]. [CW [OPS move] 1/8/2017]
Long description
Pair of ivory 'eyes' [.1,.2] for sledge-dog traces. Part of dog harness. [El.B 02/03/2012]
Geographical reference
Canada
Northern America > North America > Canada
Nunavut Qikiqtaaluk Region [Baffin Island] Pond Inlet
Cultural groups
Inuit (Greenland)
Inuit
Person
Field collector Henry Toke Munn
PRM source Henry Toke Munn
Date
Date collected
By 1920
Acquisition information
Donated: 1925
Materials and processes
Material Walrus Ivory Tooth Animal, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 68 mm, Width: max 35 mm, Depth: max 13 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1925.11.47.1 Other numbers: 1925.177

Search terms: Animal Gear, Transport and Travel, Animal Harness, Dog Accessory, Sledge Accessory