H70.21.1

ivory carving. Description: carving, ivory, Northwest Coast "Shaman's charm made of carved ivory. Fish-like head, pointed tail, leg-like(?) shapes on sides. Hole at top for cord."(warehouse card)[vv,3/91] "Northwest Coast Indian, not Eskimo charm, possibly a land otter - 19th century." (Robin Wright, 7/91) "Possibly face scratchers for dancer with paint on face" (Astrida R. Blukis, PhD, NAGPRA consultation, Swinimish Tribe, December 27, 1995)

Used: shaman