Culture/People:

probably Plateau (attributed)  Search this

Previous owner:

Henry U. Harris (Henry Upham Harris), Non-Indian, 1900-1987  Search this

Mary W. Harris (Mrs. Henry U. Harris), Non-Indian, 1904-1987  Search this

Donor:

Mary W. Harris (Mrs. Henry U. Harris), Non-Indian, 1904-1987  Search this

Object Name:

Bag

Media/Materials:

Dogbane fiber, cornhusk, wool yarn, hide thong/babiche

Techniques:

Twined, false-embroidered

Dimensions:

44 x 34 cm

Object Type:

Bags/Pouches (and parts)

Place:

Plateau; USA, Canada (inferred)

Collection History:

Possibly acquired by Henry U. Harris (1900-1987, of Glen Head, New York) during travel to the Yellowstone area circa 1914; donated to MAI by his wife Mary W. Harris (1904-1987) in 1982.

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Catalog Number:

25/169

Barcode:

250169.000

See related items:

Plateau

Bags/Pouches (and parts)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6422f3102-20d3-4bfd-8496-2a00f496d1b1

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_265929