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Object Number 05-19-10/64761
Display Title We-shans-gwa-bik, grows as small tree in woods, very green Used as an infusion w
Descriptions
Indigenous Term We-shans-gwa-bik
Object Description We-shans-gwa-bik, grows as small tree in woods, very green. Used as an infusion with another plant (Unknown) as remedy for clap.
Inventory Description Sticks
Classification
  • Faunal
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Southeastern Ojibwa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / Ontario
Additional Geographic Terms Sarnia, near
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 6.8 x 3.6 x 3.6 cm (2 11/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1 Bottle
Label on object 64761
Provenance
Collector Dr. Mark Raymond Harrington (04/01/1905)
Dealer Dr. Mark Raymond Harrington (01/01/1905)

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