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Pine gum used to smear on baskets for waterproofing. 18x18x1.5 cm.
Pine gum used to smear on baskets for waterproofing. 18x18x1.5 cm.
Object Number 76-20-10/9412
Display Title Pine gum used to smear on baskets for waterproofing. 18x18x1.5 cm.
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Sahn-aph
Object Description Pine gum used to smear on baskets for waterproofing. 18x18x1.5 cm.
Classification
  • Ethnographic
Department Ethnographic
Date c. 1875
Culture
  • Paiute
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Utah
Additional Geographic Terms Utah, South
Materials Resin, Pine
Dimensions 18 cm (L) x 8 cm (W)
Provenance
Collector Dr. Edward Palmer (01/01/1875)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (02/14/1876)

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