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view Shaman's rhythm stick/Time keeping stick (Image withheld) digital asset number 1

Shaman's rhythm stick/Time keeping stick (Image withheld)

Culture/People:
Tlingit [Sitka]  Search this
Collector:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this
Previous owner:
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:
Shaman's rhythm stick/Time keeping stick (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Wood
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Place:
Old grave house; Alaska; USA
Catalog Number:
4317
Barcode:
004317.000
See related items:
Tlingit [Sitka]
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6f1d8421a-466b-4d79-82b0-7a8ae45ad393
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_4468
view Scraper digital asset number 1

Scraper

Culture/People:
Tlingit  Search this
Collector:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this
Previous owner:
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:
Scraper
Media/Materials:
Metal
Techniques:
Hammered
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Alaska; USA
Catalog Number:
5/9691
Barcode:
059691.000
See related items:
Tlingit
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6f9f30dfe-bc82-4b5e-9b47-e8eaa89da695
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_64071
Online Media:
view Drill digital asset number 1

Drill

Culture/People:
Tlingit  Search this
Collector:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this
Previous owner:
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:
Drill
Media/Materials:
Wood, iron point
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Alaska; USA
Catalog Number:
5/9678
Barcode:
059678.000
See related items:
Tlingit
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6f1d7d733-5dcd-45df-8d2b-4a45a780ce86
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_64097
Online Media:
view Pipe bowl digital asset number 1

Pipe bowl

Culture/People:
Tlingit  Search this
Collector:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this
Previous owner:
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:
Pipe bowl
Media/Materials:
Wood
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Pipes and Smoking
Place:
Alaska; USA
Catalog Number:
6/6305
Barcode:
066305.000
See related items:
Tlingit
Pipes and Smoking
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6c2565303-df1e-45a8-97d7-c26a09abe96d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_71437
Online Media:
view Brooch/Pin digital asset number 1

Brooch/Pin

Culture/People:
Tlingit  Search this
Previous owner:
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:
Brooch/Pin
Media/Materials:
Silver
Techniques:
Incised
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Alaska; USA
Catalog Number:
6/8161
Barcode:
068161.000
See related items:
Tlingit
Adornment/Jewelry
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6802b0aa2-1b17-4734-be03-5440e686dc17
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_73636
Online Media:
view Paint bag (Image withheld) digital asset number 1

Paint bag (Image withheld)

Culture/People:
Tahltan  Search this
Collector:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this
Previous owner:
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:
Paint bag (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Hide, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Painted
Object Type:
Art and Printing tools
Place:
Stikine River headwaters; Kitimat-Stikine Regional District; British Columbia; Canada
Catalog Number:
9369
Barcode:
009369.000
See related items:
Tahltan
Art and Printing tools
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6cf72cd69-a783-45e7-a6f0-dfc77a2a0c05
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_9645
view Shaman's charm/amulet (Image withheld) digital asset number 1

Shaman's charm/amulet (Image withheld)

Culture/People:
Tahltan  Search this
Collector:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this
Previous owner:
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:
Shaman's charm/amulet (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Hide, stone, eagle down, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Wrapped
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Place:
Stikine River headwaters; Kitimat-Stikine Regional District; British Columbia; Canada
Catalog Number:
9400
Barcode:
009400.000
See related items:
Tahltan
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws63d463dc4-22ce-4e57-970a-e05e96648eee
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_9690
view Pipe bowl digital asset number 1

Pipe bowl

Culture/People:
Tahltan  Search this
Collector:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this
Previous owner:
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:
Pipe bowl
Media/Materials:
Wood, abalone/haliotis shell, brass
Techniques:
Carved, painted, inlaid
Object Type:
Pipes and Smoking
Place:
British Columbia; Canada
Catalog Number:
9236
Barcode:
009236.000
See related items:
Tahltan
Pipes and Smoking
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws62a1d737b-39d6-4fe0-8bc8-16918607de1e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_9917
Online Media:
view Hair comb digital asset number 1

Hair comb

Culture/People:
Yuit (Siberian Yup'ik)  Search this
Collector:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this
Previous owner:
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:
Hair comb
Media/Materials:
Ivory
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Personal items
Place:
Siberian coast of Bering Sea; Bering Sea; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Siberia; Russia
Catalog Number:
2/4333
Barcode:
024333.000
See related items:
Yuit (Siberian Yup'ik)
Personal items
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6debc54a1-fdeb-4dc4-a8f2-9f56e7876cc9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_25826
Online Media:
view Scoop digital asset number 1

Scoop

Culture/People:
Alaskan Eskimo  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:
Scoop
Media/Materials:
Ivory
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Alaska; USA
Catalog Number:
2/8460
Barcode:
028460.000
See related items:
Alaskan Eskimo
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6456e672e-a3a7-420d-91de-8fb15be1f382
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_30270
Online Media:
view Shaman's wand/baton (Image withheld) digital asset number 1

Shaman's wand/baton (Image withheld)

Culture/People:
Tlingit  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:
Shaman's wand/baton (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Wood
Techniques:
Carved, painted
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Place:
Sitka; Sealaska Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Alexander Archipelago
Island Name:
Baranof Island
Catalog Number:
2/8781
Barcode:
028781.000
See related items:
Tlingit
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws654f45c54-e469-4068-a9fd-a4b8f6fb64dd
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_30806
view Shaman's charm/amulet (Image withheld) digital asset number 1

Shaman's charm/amulet (Image withheld)

Culture/People:
Tlingit  Search this
Collector:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this
Previous owner:
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:
Shaman's charm/amulet (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Animal Bone
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Place:
Sealaska Native Corporation; Alaska; USA (inferred)
Catalog Number:
2/9067
Barcode:
029067.000
See related items:
Tlingit
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws64dc92608-e64d-41de-8006-4cadb7123414
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_31073
view Shaman's crown part/fragment (Image withheld) digital asset number 1

Shaman's crown part/fragment (Image withheld)

Culture/People:
Tlingit  Search this
Collector:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this
Previous owner:
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:
Shaman's crown part/fragment (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Wood, paint
Techniques:
Painted
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Place:
Sealaska Native Corporation; Alaska; USA (inferred)
Catalog Number:
2/9088
Barcode:
029088.000
See related items:
Tlingit
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ebd2610a-304d-44d8-8b9b-b815370fba8b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_31095
view Shaman's mask (Image withheld) digital asset number 1

Shaman's mask (Image withheld)

Culture/People:
Tlingit  Search this
Collector:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this
Previous owner:
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:
Shaman's mask (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Wood
Techniques:
Carved, painted
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Place:
Sealaska Native Corporation; Alaska; USA (inferred)
Catalog Number:
2/9092
Barcode:
029092.000
See related items:
Tlingit
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws62f6015be-e33e-46dc-bae7-b37aaffa1b4c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_31099
view Pipe bowl digital asset number 1

Pipe bowl

Culture/People:
probably Tlingit (attributed)  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:
Pipe bowl
Media/Materials:
Wood
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Pipes and Smoking
Place:
Alaska; USA
Catalog Number:
2/9167
Barcode:
029167.000
See related items:
Tlingit
Pipes and Smoking
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6c43d6756-2e60-4a33-854a-9803809085b1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_31188
Online Media:
view Necklace digital asset number 1

Necklace

Culture/People:
Northern Athabascan  Search this
Collector:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this
Previous owner:
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:
Necklace
Media/Materials:
Glass bead/beads, bone beads, hide, brass beads
Techniques:
Strung
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Western Subarctic; Alaska; Canada, USA (inferred)
Catalog Number:
2/9182
Barcode:
029182.000
See related items:
Northern Athabascan
Adornment/Jewelry
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ec520261-7ea2-4100-bb18-b2cfdd84e2ac
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_31203
Online Media:
view Bowl digital asset number 1

Bowl

Culture/People:
possibly Wasco (attributed)  Search this
Collector:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this
Donor:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this
Object Name:
Bowl
Media/Materials:
Mountain sheep horn
Techniques:
Incised, carved
Object Type:
Food/Beverage Serving
Place:
Columbia River; Washington, Oregon; USA (inferred)
Date created:
1800-1850
Catalog Number:
3070
Barcode:
003070.000
See related items:
Wasco
Food/Beverage Serving
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6f5f294b2-add7-4017-9d81-2485f70b2972
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_3131
Online Media:
view Pipe bowl and pipestem (Image withheld) digital asset number 1

Pipe bowl and pipestem (Image withheld)

Culture/People:
Apsáalooke (Crow/Absaroke)  Search this
Previous owner:
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:
Pipe bowl and pipestem (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Stone, wood
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Pipes and Smoking
Place:
Montana; USA (inferred)
Catalog Number:
3/2926
Barcode:
032926.000
See related items:
Apsáalooke (Crow/Absaroke)
Pipes and Smoking
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws65ec81b50-5a7a-4eb5-9340-1c42241bc878
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_35190
view Grave house panel/element (Image withheld) digital asset number 1

Grave house panel/element (Image withheld)

Culture/People:
Haida  Search this
Collector:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this
Previous owner:
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:
Grave house panel/element (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Hardwood, pigment/pigments
Techniques:
Carved, painted
Object Type:
Architecture/Housing
Place:
Alaska; USA
Catalog Number:
3/6669
Barcode:
036669.000
See related items:
Haida
Architecture/Housing
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws65cb41106-4978-463c-ab6f-97b38e0612ab
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_39328
view Shaman's charm/amulet (Image withheld) digital asset number 1

Shaman's charm/amulet (Image withheld)

Culture/People:
Tlingit  Search this
Collector:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this
Previous owner:
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:
Shaman's charm/amulet (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Ivory
Techniques:
Carved, drilled
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Place:
Dixon Entrance; Sealaska Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Catalog Number:
4/534
Barcode:
040534.000
See related items:
Tlingit
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6644d25e0-69fb-445b-9a12-7bb67f28baef
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_43640

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