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Description

Toggle made of ivory. It is widest at the midpoint, where a slot has been cut for attaching to a line. From there it curves and tapers toward each end. It is decorated on three surfaces with incised lines. The Smithsonian Institution's catalogue erroneously lists this item as a whistle or call.

Information from the Smithsonian

FROM CARD: "MADE OF IVORY, HAS A CURVED HANDLE. NOT IN THE COLLECTION."

  • Collection: Macfarlane Collection
  • Catalogue Number: E2150-0
  • Object Type: toggle
  • Materials: ivory
  • Manufacturing Techniques: carving, drilling, engraving
  • Tags: hunting, transportation

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