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

Comb
Made of ivory

Across the Arctic, combs carved from ivory and antler were used for dressing hair.

Thule (Neo-Eskimo) or Historic Inuit
From the Eastern Arctic
Dating to AD 13th-19th century
Gift of Mrs. Norman S. Robertson
960.115.10


HUNTING & FISHING EQUIPMENT
TRAVELLING EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURING TOOLS
DOMESTIC TOOLS

Comb, 960.115.10

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