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Object Number 65-14-10/44029
Display Title Stone covered with rawhide - implement for catching birds
Descriptions
Object Description Stone covered with rawhide - implement for catching birds
Inventory Description Bola, in 2 parts, 2 hide covered stones, twisted hide cord
Classification
  • Bola
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Materials Stone, Hide
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 5.8 x 5.3 cm (2 1/16 x 2 5/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 65-14-10/44029, 1027
Provenance
Collector Unknown
Intermediary Dorothy Merrick (Unknown - 04/22/1965)
Intermediary Rose Briggs (Unknown - 4/22/1965)
Intermediary Pilgrim Society (Unknown - 4/22/1965)
Donor Pilgrim Society (04/22/1965)

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