Gush Tlein (Chief Shakes VI/Chief Shaikes), Tlingit Search this
Previous owner:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945 Search this
Collector:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945 Search this
Seller:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945 Search this
Object Name:
Soapberry spoon
Media/Materials:
Hardwood
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Food/Beverage Serving
Place:
Alaska, British Columbia; USA, Canada (inferred)
Date created:
1870-1900
Collection History:
Collected by Lieutenant George T. Emmons (1852-1945, US Navy 1881-1899) at an unknown date from Chief Shakes (probably Gush Tlein, Chief Shakes VI, who held the title Chief Shakes from 1878 until his passing in 1916); purchased by George Heye from George T. Emmons in 1913.
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