Skip to main content
Object Number
41-72-10/100243.1.26.3.8
Display Title
Pizhiw (lynx)
Descriptions
Object Description
The animal depicted here is the pizhiw (lynx), part of the waabizheshi (marten) clan. Identified by its pointy ears, large claws and short tail, Densmore correctly calls it a wild cat, which she erroneously transcribes as “ma-ing-gans” (ma’iingan, wolf). Perhaps someone was playing a trick on her.. Collected by Frances Densmore. Part of David I Bushnell, Jr. collection. Written on verso: "Ma-ĭng'-gans. Wild cat"
Department
Archival, Paper
Date
1908
Culture
- Anishinaabe
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Graphite on Paperboard
Dimensions
Overall: 8.89 × 13.335 cm (3 1/2 × 5 1/4 in.)
Provenance
Collector
Frances Densmore
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
