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Story Knife
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Story Knife

Artist
DateLate 19th century
OriginAlaska, United States
MediumWalrus ivory
Dimensions6 7/8 × 7/16 in. (17.5 × 1.1 cm.)
Collection AreaNATIVE ART
Credit LineJohn Erikson Collection
Object number1955.167.17
NOT ON VIEW
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Last Updated10/22/24
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