Mon-en-siwung, a hollow stalked weed growing in clearings with serrated leaves.

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Object Number 05-19-10/64762

Display Title Mon-en-siwung, a hollow stalked weed growing in clearings with serrated leaves.

Descriptions

Indigenous Term Mon-en-siwung

Object Description Mon-en-siwung, a hollow stalked weed growing in clearings with serrated leaves. Mixed with other herbs as a medicine for "women etc." See file.

Inventory Description Sticks or roots

Classification

Wood

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 64762

Provenance

Collector Dr. Mark Raymond Harrington (04/01/1905)

Dealer Dr. Mark Raymond Harrington (01/01/1905)

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