Snow Shovel made from a Whale Scapula
Unangax̂ (Aleut), Western Arctic, Arctic
early 20th century
Bone
Overall: 9 5/8 × 8 11/16 in. (24.5 × 22 cm)
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College: Gift of Dr. David Dixon
163.1.15129
Geography/Culture
North America, United States
Period
20th century
Object Name
Tools and Equipment: Snow and Ice
Classification
Native American
Native American: Arctic-Western Arctic
Not on view
Provenance
Dr. David Dixon, St. Paul Island, Alaska; given to present collection, 1963.
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