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Brush made of soaproot and chlorogalum. Used for sweeping crumbs of acorn meal a
Brush made of soaproot and chlorogalum. Used for sweeping crumbs of acorn meal a
Object Number 54-41-10/34462
Display Title Brush made of soaproot and chlorogalum. Used for sweeping crumbs of acorn meal a
Descriptions
Object Description Brush made of soaproot and chlorogalum. Used for sweeping crumbs of acorn meal as it is pounded. 10.5x10x2.5 cm.
Inventory Description Brush, fiber folded over reeds, secured with wool
Classification
  • Brush
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Yurok
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Materials Fiber, Wool, Reed
Dimensions Overall: 9.1 x 2.7 x 9.5 cm (3 9/16 x 1 1/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54-41-10/34462
Provenance
Collector Dr. Alfred Louis Kroeber (? - Sept 1954)
Donor Dr. Alfred Louis Kroeber (? - Sept 1954)

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