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Collector:
Edward W. Nelson  Search this
Donor Name:
Edward W. Nelson  Search this
Object Type:
Spoon
Place:
Chalitmut, Yukon & Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska, United States, North America
Accession Date:
1879
Notes:
FROM CARD: "ILLUS. IN BAE 18TH AR, PT. 1; P1. XXX-24; P. 78 1/83 SITES INUA LOAN."
From transcript of consultations held in conjunction with "Yuungnaqpiallerput (The Way We Genuinely Live)" exhibit, April 17-18, 2010: "in ancient archaic terms it's called “arulamiran” (long-handled ladle)... especially when they're elaborately carved and fixed, they warrant that name, instead of just being any old ladle"
Record Last Modified:
30 Jul 2020
Specimen Count:
1
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
008133
USNM Number:
E38632-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/363ff55d7-1fa4-4d5a-9680-242919b3e5e8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8420305