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Object Number 975-5-10/52719
Display Title Shaman's bundle? Cedar bark cord is used to bind rags, crab & bird claws, down
Descriptions
Object Description Shaman's bundle ?, cedar bark cord is used to bind rags, crab and bird claws; some down
Inventory Description Necklace, bundle of cloth, feathers and claws attached to bark cord, crab claws
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Date 1800-1899?
Culture
  • Western Arctic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Additional Geographic Terms Northwest Coast
Dimensions Overall: 12 x 6.6 x 4.5 cm (4 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 10/52719

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