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Start Over Object class Jewelry and adornment Taxon Odobenus rosmarus
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 2-71348, described as Walrus ivory links with alternating seals and whales, fox, polar bear and walrus (head broken) in full relief; separated by rectangles of brown stained ivory; strung on by two worn elastic strings.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Labret, accession number 2-59568, described as Made of walrus ivory. Perforation indicated made from other object.
Hearst Museum object titled Lei niho palaoa (whale tooth pendent necklace), accession number 11-623, described as Braided human hair and ivory hook.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Necklace, accession number 2-5932, described as Ivory necklace. Nine walrus and mammoth ivory cylindrical beads, four of which are faceted. Probably archaeological.
Hearst Museum object titled Pendant, accession number 11-42912, described as Necklace; ivory necklace with braided fiber cord. Walrus ivory(?); mythological figure, curvilinear with openwork; circular face (with what appears to be identifiable walrus ivory markings on back). Two feet, each with three toes; on plaited and waxed flax(?) cordage which has toggle and loop. Presented by the Maori elders and youth on the occasion of their visit to this country in July, 1985.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Pendant, accession number 2-72052a,b, described as Pendant [a] w/chain [b]: Carved and incised walrus ivory halibut pendant; Markings in black, mouth and gills highlighted in red. Chain of gold-tone metal. Pendant: W=2.5cm, L=6.0cm. Chain: L = 30.0cm.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Ring, accession number 2-65816, described as Finger ring, made of walrus ivory, carved and incised design of two seals, outlined with black pigment.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Ring, accession number 2-45300, described as Finger ring, made of carved ivory. Walrus head in relief.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Ring, accession number 2-45299, described as Finger ring, made of carved ivory. Walrus in relief, engraved and darkened circle and dots around outside.

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