sperm whale tooth

Tusk of walrus, etched. Scrimshaw work.

"Scrimshaw on sperm whale tooth, not native Alaskan, made by U.S. whaler." (Nelson Graburn/Molly Lee, 5/91)

Tooth of whale

"Unworked sperm whale tooth probably imported to Alaska by whalers (?). This is a natural science object and cannot be associated with a particular group." (Molly Lee and...

Ornament, tooth perforated for cord. Worn as a nose or neck ornament

"Sperm whale tooth with 2 holes and horizontal scratches near pointed tip. This is a natural science object and cannot...

Walrus head, skull, and tusks. Arctic regions.

"Unworked sperm whale tooth imported to Alaska by whalers (?) This is a natural science object and cannot be associated with a particular...

Whales teeth, Bering Sea

"Unworked sperm whale teeth (?) 3, 2 tied together but not a bola. Imported to Alaska, probably by whalers. This is a natural science object and cannot be...

Teeth of walrus, short, unpolished

"Not walrus tusk, unworked sperm whale teeth, imported to Alaska by whalers (?). These are natural science objects and cannot be associated with a...

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