2001.100.436
Title

Sperm Whale Tooth

Mediumwhale ivory
Dimensions1 1/4 × 3/8 in. (3.2 × 1 cm)
Donor credit lineKendall Whaling Museum Collection Transfer
Object number2001.100.436
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionAn extremely small sperm tooth, polished, undecorated. Evidence of there once having been a metal cap over the root end; dirt marks and three pin holes.ProvenanceConfusion in old Kendall records for S-0261; records were corrected to match numbered objects. Kendall Whaling Museum; NBWM
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