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Model hairbrush of roots of m)nimp i (Sporobolus airoides torr.)
Model hairbrush of roots of m)nimp i (Sporobolus airoides torr.)
Object Number 34-24-10/3733
Display Title Model hairbrush of roots of m)nimp i (Sporobolus airoides torr.)
Descriptions
Object Description Model hairbrush of roots of m)nimp i (sporobolus airoides torr.) should be tied with buckskin
Inventory Description Brush, twigs folded and held together by wire
Classification
  • Brush
Department Ethnographic
Artist Mr. Tom Painter (01/01/1933-01/01/1934)
Culture
  • Chemehuevi
  • Southern Paiute
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / La Paz County / Parker
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 12.3 x 2.7 x 2.4 cm (4 13/16 x 1 1/16 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-24-10/3733
Provenance
Collector Dr. Isabel T. Kelly (01/01/1933-01/01/1934)
Intermediary Dr. Isabel T. Kelly (02/01/1934-06/01/1934)

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