possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Western Archaic and Late Pre-Contact Traditions and Paiute (archaeological) Search this
Expedition:
Mark Raymond Harrington Nevada Expedition (1924-1927) Search this
Expedition leader:
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971 Search this
Expedition sponsor:
Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935 Search this
Object Name:
Mat (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Rush/rushes
Techniques:
Twined
Object Type:
Furnishings (Home)
Place:
Thea Heye Cave (Dry Cave #1), Pyramid Lake; Pyramid Lake Reservation; Washoe County; Nevada; USA
Date created:
2500 BC–AD 1200 (Middle Archaic to Late Pre-Contact period)
Collection History:
Excavated in 1927 during the Mark Raymond Harrington Nevada Expedition, led by Mark Raymond Harrington (1882-1971, MAI staff member) and sponsored by Thea (Mrs. George) Heye.
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