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Large round rush mat to frighten lightning
Large round rush mat to frighten lightning
Object Number 38-55-10/12941
Display Title Large round rush mat to frighten lightning
Descriptions
Inventory Description Reed mat, round
Classification
  • Woven
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Ramah; Atarque
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 57.3 x 54.8 x 3.5 cm (22 9/16 x 21 9/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-55-10/12941
Provenance
Collector Dr. Clyde Kay Maben Kluckhohn (1937 - 1938)
Collector Mr. Harry Tschopik, Jr. (1937 - 1938)
Donor Dr. Clyde Kay Maben Kluckhohn (1937 - 1938)
Donor Mr. Harry Tschopik, Jr. (1937 - 1938)

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