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Object Number
985-27-10/59229
Display Title
Woven cornhusk bag
Descriptions
Object Description
Woven cornhusk bag. Designs in different colored yarn. 1 side has 4 vertical rows of lozenge shaped designs connected horizontally w/ 2 or 3 colored lines. The other side has 4 bands of horizontal designs of 1 large central lozenge shape connected to right triangles on each side
Inventory Description
Bag, woven vegetable fiber, polychrome geometric designs, drawstring strap
Classification
- Bag
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th Century
Culture
- Nez Percé
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Washington
Materials
Vegetable fiber, Dye
Dimensions
Overall: 56.5 x 40.5 x 1.1 cm (22 1/4 x 15 15/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59229; 24521
Provenance
Collector
Maj. Abbott
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1925 - 1985)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1925 - 1985)
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