Collection: Fry

Item Number: Fry0206

Category: Drill - Bow Drill

Region: Arctic

Tribe: Eskimo

Period: 1875-1900

Materials: Walrus ivory

Description: Eskimo bow drills, partially decorated, made for use with a mouthpiece and bit.

Dimensions: The longest of these is 14"

Provenance:

The top and bottom bows were acquired from Gary Litherland. The bow in the center was acquired from Claire Fejes, Fairbanks, Alaska.

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