Northern Paiute (Paviotso) [Pyramid Lake] Search this
Seller:
Cohn’s Emporium (Emporium Collection of Amerind Art) Search this
Seller agent:
Abe Cohn (Abram Cohn), Non-Indian, 1859-1934 Search this
MAI agent:
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971 Search this
Object Name:
Fishing net
Media/Materials:
Dogbane fiber
Techniques:
Spun, plied, knotted
Dimensions:
44 x 13 x 6 cm
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Pyramid Lake Reservation; Washoe County; Nevada; USA
Date created:
1900-1920
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; purchased in 1924 by anthropologist Mark Raymond Harrington (1882-1971, MAI staff member) from Cohn’s Emporium (Carson City, Nevada), an Indian arts and basket store operated by Abe Cohn (1859-1934), during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.
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