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Catalog Data

Culture/People:
Laklãnõ (Xokleng/Aweikoma)  Search this
Collector:
Eduardo de Lima e Silva Hoerhann (Eduardo Hoerhan), Non-Indian, 1897-1976  Search this
Seller:
Dr. Miguel Hoerhann (Miguel Hörhann), Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Woman's skirt
Media/Materials:
Cotton yarn
Techniques:
Woven
Dimensions:
174 x 120 cm
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments
Place:
Santa Catarina State, South Region; Brazil
Collection History:
Collected in 1914 by Eduardo de Lima e Silva Hoerhann (1897-1976) during his work with the Xokleng for Brazil's SPI ("Serviço de Proteção ao Índio" or Indian Protection Service); purchased by MAI from his father, Dr. Miguel Hoerhann, in 1925.
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Catalog Number:
13/7271
Barcode:
137271.000
See related items:
Laklãnõ (Xokleng/Aweikoma)
Clothing/Garments
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws685ba744a-f469-4624-8cca-088efbd0c743
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_147629