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Tusk, Said to be about 4000 years old

 Item — Object: CAHL 93
Identifier: CAHL 93

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Art and Artifacts related to the Evangelical Covenant Church and/or North Park University.

Dates

  • Said to be about 4000 years old

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on the materials and the collection is open to all members of the public. However, the researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright that may be involved in the use of this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Import

Language of Materials

From the Collection: No linguistic content; Not applicable

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Was found 20 feet underground between Unalakleet and St. Michaels, Alaska; Presented to North Park College by the Rev. E.B. Larson, missionary in Unalakleet (North Park College News February 9, 1938)

Physical Description

Mammoth Tusk. Condition: Fair.

General

Mammoth Tusk created by N/A. 54 inches long Mammoth tusk; 6 inches wide at widest diameter; Picture of it in Ernest Larson's book on Alaska Missions;.

Repository Details

Part of the Evangelical Covenant Church and North Park University Archives Repository

Contact:
North Park University
Brandel Library - Lower Level
3225 W Foster Ave Box 38
Chicago IL 60625 USA