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1967

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Whale Tooth

This is a whale tooth. We acquired it in 1967. Its medium is tooth. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

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Whale Tooth; tooth; Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1967-45-156

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