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Donor Name:
Jennie Kappenman  Search this
Length:
7.75 cm
Height:
16.08 cm
Depth:
1.09 cm
Culture:
Nooksack  Search this
Object Type:
Cellphone case
Place:
Seattle, King County, Washington, United States, North America
Notes:
Cellphone/mobile phone case with design of hummingbird in black, red, and blue, inspired by Coast Salish and Northwest Coast formline style. "Whether it be an unexpected surprise or a message from a loved one who has passed on, Hummingbirds are a symbol of good news. ... Louie originally painted this Coast Salish Hummingbird design on a hand drum for a friend in 2010. Since then, the design's undeniable energy and movement have made it one of Louie's favorite works.” https://eighthgeneration.com/products/hummingbird-earring . As with the other Eighth Generation sold cases, this case was designed by the collective and the artist.
Record Last Modified:
25 Aug 2023
Specimen Count:
1
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
2090185
USNM Number:
E437493-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3f7d4f180-5aaf-4a34-afbd-fae8dd2dae82
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_16792244