Drill bow

Description

Bow drill, of walrus ivory, engraved on both sides with hunting scenes: North America, USA, Alaska, Inupiat, 19th century

Museum reference

A.1901.81

Collection

Americas

Object name

Drill bow

Production information

Unknown
Alaska, USA, North America

Date

19th century

Style / Culture

Iñupiaq
Yup'ik

Materials

Walrus ivory

Physical description

Walrus ivory; engraved on both sides with hunting scenes; attached thong

Collection place(s)

Alaska, USA, North America

Exhibitions

• Living Lands (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Treasured: Wonderful Things, Amazing Stories (14 Nov 2008 - 01 Jan 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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