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Object Number 38-55-10/12943
Display Title Rush mat of woven technique used to frighten lightning
Descriptions
Inventory Description Reed mat, square, open weave
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: 23.3 x 23.8 x 0.3 cm (9 3/16 x 9 3/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-55-10/12943
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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