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Object Number 2004.29.3760
Display Title Markings on stones in front of Sonorson's house
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Hupa Indians (Athapascan) / Markings on stones in front of Old Sonorson's House. / Grace Nicholson 1908."
Keywords
  • Ethnographic
  • Sculpture General
Subject
  • Rock
  • Carving
Department Photographic
Date 1908
Artist Grace A. Nicholson
Culture
  • Athapascan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 7.62 cm (4 x 3 in.)

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