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THE ROLE OF IVORY DOMESTIC TOOLS
THE ROLE OF IVORY | HOW THE INUIT HAVE USED IVORY

Needle Case, Needles, and Thimble
Made of ivory and skin

In the tube style of needle case, the needles are pierced onto a length of skin that passes through the tube. The skin is then pulled up through the tube drawing the needles inside, where they remain secure until needed.

From Northwest Alaska
Dating to the late 19th - early 20th century
HC2973


HUNTING & FISHING EQUIPMENT
TRAVELLING EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURING TOOLS
DOMESTIC TOOLS

Needle Case, Needles, and Thimble, HC2973

Bag Handle, NS23657
Needles and Needle Case, HC2014 Needle Case, Needles, and Thimble, HC2973 Comb, 960.115.10    
 
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