Courtesy of National Museum of the American Indian
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Time Period:
1890-1910
Materials:
Willow, sedge root, bulrush root, redbud
Techniques:
Twined
Dimensions:
12.5 x 43 cm
Cultures:
American Indians, California, Central California, Central Pomo, Native Americans, North America, Pomo
State:
California
Country:
USA
Collection History:
Probably collected in 1913 by Joseph K. Dixon (1856-1926, photographer and filmmaker) during his work on the "Wanamaker Expedition of Citizenship," which was sponsored by Rodman Wanamaker (1863-1928, Wanamaker department stores) to present American flags to 189 tribes and emphasize the importance of Native citizenship; acquired by MAI in 1927.
Source ID:
NMAI_168216
Catalog Number:
15/6877
Album Name:
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