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Question 6

artifact artifact

This object is made of walrus ivory. It was used as:

  1. a plug for "balloons" made of animal skin
  2. a "cork" for water hunting to help identify a trapped animal
  3. a piece of currency for trading
  4. a bead in a ceremonial necklace

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