Joseph E. Standley (J. E. Standley), Non-Indian, 1854-1940 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928 Search this
Object Name:
Men's house model
Media/Materials:
Wood, ivory, sea mammal gut/intestines, paint, sinew, thread, tree pitch/gum
Techniques:
Carved, pegged, stretched, stitched
Dimensions:
10 x 13.5 x 11.5 cm
Object Type:
Architecture/Housing
Native Term:
qargi
Place:
Kotzebue Sound; NANA Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Date created:
circa 1900
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI in 1916 from Ye Olde Curiosity Shop (Seattle, Washington), which was owned and operated by James E. Standley (1854-1940), using funds donated by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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