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wick
Object Type
wick
Museum number
Am.9055
Description
Wick (for lamp) made of moss.
Production ethnic group
Made by:
Eskimo-Aleut
Made by:
Iglulik
(?)
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Repulse Bay (Nunavut)
Materials
moss
Dimensions
Height:
4.50 centimetres
Width:
6 centimetres
Depth:
11 centimetres
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Dr John Rae
Acquisition date
1874
Department
Africa, Oceania and the Americas
Registration number
Am.9055
Additional IDs
CDMS number:
Am1874C1.9055
(old CDMS no.)