Model of oval wigwam, southwestern Chippewa

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Object Number 04-26-10/63482

Display Title Model of oval wigwam, southwestern Chippewa

Descriptions

Object Description Model of oval wigwam. Wigwam style is the more permanent village housing.

Inventory Description Model wigwam, woven door, birch bark roof, on masonite board

Classification

Art 3-D

Department Ethnographic

Artist Francis West

Culture

Southeastern Ojibwa

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Michigan / Chippewa County

Additional Geographic Terms Sault Ste. Marie, vicinity of

Materials Bark, Wood, Vegetable fiber

Dimensions Overall: 51.2 x 57.9 x 28 cm (20 3/16 x 22 13/16 x 11 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 63482

Provenance

Donor Francis West (05/01/1904)

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