Thong

94-26-5

From: Canada | Baffin Island | Pangnirtung

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 94-26-5
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Eskimo | Baffinland Eskimo
Provenience Canada | Baffin Island | Pangnirtung
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Hide | Seal Skin (uncertain) | Ivory
Technique Tanned
Iconography Dog Head
Description

Tanned hide (seal skin?) thong of one piece 2.6cm long. Ivory dog's head attached at one end.. Excellent condition.

Length 41.2 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Klaus, 1994

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