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Sinew for backing bow, etc.
Sinew for backing bow, etc.
Object Number 08-4-10/73384
Display Title Sinew for backing bow, etc.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Sinew, bundle
Classification
  • Sinew
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Karuk
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Additional Geographic Terms Klamath River
Materials Sinew
Dimensions Overall: 19.7 x 11.2 x 2.1 cm (7 3/4 x 4 7/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 73384 & POISON & /73315\ Treated w/ \PDB '85 Rm 20/ Bagged\ 7/29/86
Provenance
Provenance Grace A. Nicholson (1908)
Provenance Mr. Carroll S. Hartman (1908)

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