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Back scratcher
Object Number 05-19-10/65065
Display Title Back scratcher
Descriptions
Indigenous Term k'shi-be-zhem
Inventory Description Carved stick, 1 end curved and notched, handle horiz. scored w/ pencil, pointed
Classification
  • Unclassified
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Southeastern Ojibwa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / Ontario / <County> / Sarnia Reservation
Additional Geographic Terms Walpole Island
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 34.1 x 2.1 x 2.1 cm (13 7/16 x 13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 65065
Provenance
Collector Dr. Mark Raymond Harrington (04/01/1905)
Dealer Dr. Mark Raymond Harrington (01/01/1905)

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