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1936.15.27

Fragment of narwhal tooth sledge runner

1936.15.27

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Collection type
Object
Description
Fragment of narwhal tooth sledge runner
Long description
Part of old sledge runner, made of narwhal tooth, with holes for thongs. [El.B 30/03/2012]
Cultural groups
Inuit (Greenland)
Inuit
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1935 Archaeological period: Thule Culture
Date collected
1934 - 1935
Acquisition information
Donated: 1936
Materials and processes
Material Narwhal Ivory Tooth Animal, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Depth: max 20 mm, Width: max 36 mm, Length: max 102 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1936.15.27

Search terms: Transport and Travel, Sledge Accessory

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