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Accession No	1802.70
Name/Title	CANE; WHALEBONE
Brief Description	This cane, or walking stick, is made of whalebone and baleen. The cane is carved in the shape of a narwhal tusk with a lover's knot as the knob. Baleen rings and dots are part of the decoration. It has a small iron ferule.
Classification	Cane/Personal Gear/Personal Artifacts/Nomenclature
Primary Maker	Unknown
Primary Prod Date	19th Century
Primary Prod Period	Early 19th century/19th century
Primary Prod Place	Unknown
Measurement Reading	91.5 x 5.3 x 5.3cm

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