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Hearth, part of fire-making outfit
Hearth, part of fire-making outfit
Object Number 34-114-10/3967
Display Title Hearth, part of fire-making outfit
Descriptions
Object Description Hearth, part of fire-making outfit
Inventory Description Wood piece, cut ends, bark removed.
Classification
  • Floral
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Northern Paiute
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Nevada
Additional Geographic Terms Pyramid Lake
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 26.5 x 4.5 x 2.9 cm (10 7/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-114-10/3967
Provenance
Collector Willard Zerbe Park (07/09/1934-09/07/1934)
Intermediary Willard Zerbe Park (08/23/1934-12/14/1934)

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