LABRET

DateDate Unknown

Mediumbitumen

Dimensions1 x 1 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (2.5 x 4.8 x 7 cm)

Object number00.200.174

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionPolished black ornament with rounded cylindrical form, bilaterally flanged. This form is that of a man's labret, inserted into a perforation in the lip or cheek. Made of wood, shell, stone of other substance. Label TextChukchi maker once known (Chukchi/Siberian), labret, undated. Bitumen, 1 x 1 7/8 x 2 3/4 in., New Bedford Whaling Museum, 00.200.174.

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