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Ranunculus flammula var. ovalis (J.M. Bigelow) L.D. Benson

Biogeographical Region:
77 - South-Central U.S.A.  Search this
Collector:
Paul C. Standley  Search this
Place:
Edge of lake. Navajo Indian Reservation, in the Tunitcha Mountains., New Mexico, United States, North America
Collection Date:
8 Aug 1911
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Ranunculales Ranunculaceae Ranunculoideae
Published Name:
Ranunculus flammula var. ovalis (J.M. Bigelow) L.D. Benson
Barcode:
03566339
USNM Number:
686569
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Botany
Flowering plants and ferns
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/33d629023-ac75-48a4-a441-964bfea935ab
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_15158845

Quirt

Culture/People:
Diné (Navajo)  Search this
Previous owner:
William Benezet Bogert, Non-Indian, 1860-1948  Search this
Donor:
Frances H. B. Clinch (Frances Hoyt Bogert Clinch), Non-Indian, 1892-1985  Search this
Theodore L. Bogert, Non-Indian, 1889-1968  Search this
Honoree:
William Benezet Bogert, Non-Indian, 1860-1948  Search this
Object Name:
Quirt
Media/Materials:
Wood, hide, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Carved
Dimensions:
70 cm
Object Type:
Animal Tack and Animal Husbandry
Place:
New Mexico; USA
Catalog Number:
21/4029
Barcode:
214029.000
See related items:
Diné (Navajo)
Animal Tack and Animal Husbandry
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e4775bc2-c849-42bf-87c3-62b7f7b01e64
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_228456
Online Media:

Bracelet

Culture/People:
Diné (Navajo)  Search this
Collector:
Douglas D. Graham, Non-Indian, 1849-1914  Search this
Previous owner:
Douglas D. Graham, Non-Indian, 1849-1914  Search this
Donor:
Evelyn B. Lent (Evelyn White Brinckerhoff/Mrs. Ward S. Lent), Non-Indian, 1890-1970  Search this
Heloise G. B. Oman (Heloise Graham Brinckerhoff/Mrs. Charles M. Oman), Non-Indian, 1885-1966  Search this
Mary F. B. Van Houten (Mary Franklin Brinckerhoff/Mrs. John M. Van Houten), Non-Indian, 1894-1964  Search this
Beatrice A. B. Young (Beatrice A. Brinckerhoff/Mrs. Alexander M. Young), Non-Indian, 1895-1973  Search this
Object Name:
Bracelet
Media/Materials:
Brass
Techniques:
Hammered
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Arizona, New Mexico; USA
Date created:
1880-1885
Catalog Number:
22/7944
Barcode:
227944.000
See related items:
Diné (Navajo)
Adornment/Jewelry
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws69a8b4a22-9b50-426d-a8e1-8b95927fb2b7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_242510
Online Media:

Blanket

Culture/People:
Diné (Navajo)  Search this
Previous owner:
Susan D. Bliss (Susan Dwight Bliss), Non-Indian, 1882-1966  Search this
Donor:
Susan D. Bliss (Susan Dwight Bliss), Non-Indian, 1882-1966  Search this
Object Name:
Blanket
Media/Materials:
Wool yarn
Techniques:
Woven
Dimensions:
134 x 84 cm
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments: Outerwear (flat)
Place:
Arizona, New Mexico; USA
Date created:
circa 1875
Catalog Number:
22/9196
Barcode:
229196.000
See related items:
Diné (Navajo)
Clothing/Garments: Outerwear (flat)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6d8abd561-5510-457c-81b9-0c617299f3ba
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_243806
Online Media:

Sandpainting

Culture/People:
Diné (Navajo)  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Grey Squirrel (Fred Stevens, Jr.), Diné (Navajo), 1922-1983  Search this
Collector:
Thomas Bahti (Tom Bahti), Non-Indian, 1926-1972  Search this
Donor:
Thomas Bahti (Tom Bahti), Non-Indian, 1926-1972  Search this
Object Name:
Sandpainting
Media/Materials:
Wood, sand
Techniques:
Glued
Dimensions:
60.5 x 61.2 cm
Object Type:
Painting/Drawing/Print
Place:
San Juan County; New Mexico; USA (inferred)
Date created:
1950-1960
Catalog Number:
23/839
Barcode:
230839.000
See related items:
Diné (Navajo)
Painting/Drawing/Print
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws65d3121ee-2aa6-4818-ae2a-edc6ff9c7fa6
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_245920
Online Media:

Blanket

Culture/People:
Diné (Navajo)  Search this
Collector:
General William Nicholson Grier, Non-Indian, 1812-1885  Search this
Previous owner:
General William Nicholson Grier, Non-Indian, 1812-1885  Search this
Anna Grier Campbell (Mrs. George W. Campbell, Jr.), Non-Indian, 1846-1917  Search this
Robert C. Campbell, Non-Indian, 1891-1966  Search this
Donor:
Robert C. Campbell, Non-Indian, 1891-1966  Search this
Honoree:
General William Nicholson Grier, Non-Indian, 1812-1885  Search this
Object Name:
Blanket
Media/Materials:
Wool yarn
Techniques:
Woven
Dimensions:
172 x 145 cm
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments: Outerwear (flat)
Native Term:
beeldléí
Place:
Fort Union, Fort Union National Monument; Mora County; New Mexico; USA
Date created:
1868-1870
Catalog Number:
23/2815
Barcode:
232815.000
See related items:
Diné (Navajo)
Clothing/Garments: Outerwear (flat)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ab36b53c-a972-42fd-ab10-911dc69180b3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_248009
Online Media:

Healing God

Culture/People:
probably Diné (Navajo) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Jean Ellen Coleman, Non-Indian, 1928-1996  Search this
Alice Coleman Smith, Non-Indian, 1933-2008  Search this
Donor:
Alice Coleman Smith, Non-Indian, 1933-2008  Search this
Honoree:
Jean Ellen Coleman, Non-Indian, 1928-1996  Search this
Title:
Healing God
Object Name:
Sandpainting
Media/Materials:
Particle board, sand, dye/dyes, glue, wood
Techniques:
Dyed, glued, framed
Object Type:
Painting/Drawing/Print
Place:
Arizona or New Mexico; USA (inferred)
Date created:
circa 1980
Catalog Number:
25/5015
Barcode:
255015.000
See related items:
Diné (Navajo)
Painting/Drawing/Print
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6bb0f4d96-4616-48aa-96a7-810b51f86998
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_270881
Online Media:

Female doll with baby

Culture/People:
Diné (Navajo)  Search this
Previous owner:
Carolyn Burritt (Mrs. John G. Burritt), Non-Indian, 1936-2018  Search this
Donor:
Carolyn Burritt (Mrs. John G. Burritt), Non-Indian, 1936-2018  Search this
Object Name:
Female doll with baby
Media/Materials:
Cotton cloth, yarn, velvet, rickrack, hair, paint, unknown stuffing
Techniques:
Sewn, stuffed, appliquéd, painted
Dimensions:
16.5 x 8 x 18.5 cm
Object Type:
Games, Toys, Gambling: Dolls
Place:
Arizona or New Mexico; USA (inferred)
Date created:
1960-1980
Catalog Number:
26/5471
Barcode:
265471.000
See related items:
Diné (Navajo)
Games, Toys, Gambling: Dolls
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6aef93427-b746-4ff7-994d-b61c081abecd
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_281698
Online Media:

The Young Sheperdess

Culture/People:
Diné (Navajo)  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Adee Dodge (Adolph Bitany Dodge/Aydee Dodge), Diné (Navajo), 1912-1992  Search this
Previous owner:
Thelma J. Webster (Mrs. Gerald B. Webster), Non-Indian  Search this
Dr. Gerald B. Webster (Jerry Webster), Non-Indian, 1939-2004  Search this
Donor:
Dr. Gerald B. Webster (Jerry Webster), Non-Indian, 1939-2004  Search this
Thelma J. Webster (Mrs. Gerald B. Webster), Non-Indian  Search this
Previous seller:
Heard Museum Shop  Search this
Honoree:
Dr. Gerald B. Webster (Jerry Webster), Non-Indian, 1939-2004  Search this
Title:
The Young Sheperdess
Object Name:
Painting
Media/Materials:
Board, acrylic paint, graphite
Techniques:
Painted
Dimensions:
35.5 x 48.0 cm
Object Type:
Painting/Drawing/Print
Place:
Albuquerque; Bernalillo County; New Mexico; USA (inferred)
Date created:
1971
Catalog Number:
26/6490
Barcode:
266490.000
See related items:
Diné (Navajo)
Painting/Drawing/Print
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws61a8201e2-42b9-4728-8607-44ccd714b05e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_387400
Online Media:

Basket tray

Culture/People:
Diné (Navajo)  Search this
Previous owner:
George Presbury Rowell, Non-Indian, 1838-1908  Search this
Jennette Rigney Rowell (Mrs. George Presbury Rowell), Non-Indian, 1841-1925  Search this
Donor:
Jennette Rigney Rowell (Mrs. George Presbury Rowell), Non-Indian, 1841-1925  Search this
Object Name:
Basket tray
Media/Materials:
Sumac
Techniques:
Coiled
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Arizona, New Mexico; USA
Catalog Number:
5/3552
Barcode:
053552.000
See related items:
Diné (Navajo)
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws674fd3993-8d8a-4e29-a739-837eb4153308
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_57868
Online Media:

Figure

Culture/People:
Diné (Navajo)  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Elizabeth Abeyta (Nah-glee-eh-bah/Elizabeth Abeyta Rohrscheib), Diné (Navajo), 1955-2006  Search this
Previous owner:
Ben Goldberg (Benjamin L. Goldberg), Non-Indian  Search this
Lee Goldberg (Mrs. Ben Goldberg), Non-Indian, 1924-2010  Search this
Donor:
Ben Goldberg (Benjamin L. Goldberg), Non-Indian  Search this
Lee Goldberg (Mrs. Ben Goldberg), Non-Indian, 1924-2010  Search this
Donor agent:
Deborah Carroll, Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Figure
Media/Materials:
Pottery, paint, commercial suede thong, cotton twine/string, turquoise
Techniques:
Coiled/hand built, modeled, carved, painted, tied
Dimensions:
16.8 x 14.0 x 34.0 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Albuquerque; Bernalillo County; New Mexico; USA
Date created:
1993
Catalog Number:
27/63
Barcode:
270063.000
See related items:
Diné (Navajo)
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6b5a5d761-b90f-4e13-84c3-6f6a5791629d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_412962
Online Media:

Figure

Culture/People:
Diné (Navajo)  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Elizabeth Abeyta (Nah-glee-eh-bah/Elizabeth Abeyta Rohrscheib), Diné (Navajo), 1955-2006  Search this
Previous owner:
Ben Goldberg (Benjamin L. Goldberg), Non-Indian  Search this
Lee Goldberg (Mrs. Ben Goldberg), Non-Indian, 1924-2010  Search this
Donor:
Ben Goldberg (Benjamin L. Goldberg), Non-Indian  Search this
Lee Goldberg (Mrs. Ben Goldberg), Non-Indian, 1924-2010  Search this
Donor agent:
Deborah Carroll, Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Figure
Media/Materials:
Pottery, paint, commercial leather thong, fur
Techniques:
Coiled/hand built, modeled, carved, painted, tied
Dimensions:
23.5 x 20.0 x 22.0 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Albuquerque; Bernalillo County; New Mexico; USA
Date created:
1993
Catalog Number:
27/65
Barcode:
270065.000
See related items:
Diné (Navajo)
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws659444e23-b577-4a1b-a780-17d27937f281
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_412964
Online Media:

Indian encampment

Creator:
Chase, D. B. (Dana B.)  Search this
Collection Collector:
Allen, George V.  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (boudoir, 8 x 5 in.)
Culture:
Navajo Indians  Search this
Indians of North America -- Southwest, New  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Scope and Contents:
A Navaho(?) family is pictured sitting inside a tent. The item is number 73 of an unidentified series.
Local Numbers:
NAA INV.09906800
Other Title:
"Indian camp scene, New Mexico"
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research.

Access to the collection requires an appointment.
Collection Rights:
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Collection Citation:
Photo Lot 90-1, George V. Allen collection of photographs of Native Americans and the American frontier, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
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George V. Allen photograph collection of photographs of Native Americans and the American frontier
Archival Repository:
National Anthropological Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nw3b60cad74-0655-46b7-86c3-5fab9727cbe0
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-naa-photolot-90-1-ref1371

Drawing of Woman in Native Dress, Weaving on Horizontal Loom; Young Boy and Girl Beside Her; by Frank Tenney Johnson

Collection Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology  Search this
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Department of Anthropology  Search this
Extent:
1 Photomechanical print (005 in x 008 in)
Culture:
Navajo Indians  Search this
Indians of North America -- Southwest, New  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Photomechanical prints
Photographs
Date:
undated
Local Numbers:
NAA INV.01290201
Local Note:
Color photomechanical print in pamphlet
Place:
Arizona ?
New Mexico ?
Genre/Form:
Photographs
Citation:
Photo Lot 24 SPC Misc Portraits Specimens 01290201, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
See more items in:
Photographs of Native Americans and Other Subjects
Photographs of Native Americans and Other Subjects / Series 2: Miscellany, historical and unidentified / Miscellaneous / Portraits Specimens
Archival Repository:
National Anthropological Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nw3112c48fc-ca3e-4aac-a171-5e07a5c8ff05
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-naa-photolot-24-ref12898

Family in Native Dress Outside Winter Hogan

Collection Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology  Search this
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Department of Anthropology  Search this
Extent:
1 Photomechanical print (005 in x 004 in)
Culture:
Navajo Indians  Search this
Indians of North America -- Southwest, New  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Photomechanical prints
Photographs
Date:
undated
Local Numbers:
NAA INV.01290202
Local Note:
Black and white photomechanical print in pamphlet
Place:
New Mexico ? -- Santa Fe (Near) ?
Genre/Form:
Photographs
Citation:
Photo Lot 24 SPC Misc Portraits Specimens 01290202, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
See more items in:
Photographs of Native Americans and Other Subjects
Photographs of Native Americans and Other Subjects / Series 2: Miscellany, historical and unidentified / Miscellaneous / Portraits Specimens
Archival Repository:
National Anthropological Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nw333facadc-e90a-46eb-948b-a9c3f79d473f
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-naa-photolot-24-ref12899

Group Beside Woman Weaving Basket on Horizontal Loom

Collection Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology  Search this
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Department of Anthropology  Search this
Extent:
1 Photomechanical print (005 in x 004 in)
Culture:
Navajo Indians  Search this
Indians of North America -- Southwest, New  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Photomechanical prints
Photographs
Date:
undated
Local Numbers:
NAA INV.01290214
Local Note:
Black and white photomechanical print in pamphlet
Place:
Arizona ?
New Mexico ?
Genre/Form:
Photographs
Citation:
Photo Lot 24 SPC Misc Portraits Specimens 01290214, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
See more items in:
Photographs of Native Americans and Other Subjects
Photographs of Native Americans and Other Subjects / Series 2: Miscellany, historical and unidentified / Miscellaneous / Portraits Specimens
Archival Repository:
National Anthropological Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nw3d3221701-b6d4-495d-9e31-497c96b2c8f5
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-naa-photolot-24-ref12911

Portrait of Chief San Juan and Nantzili, War Chief, with Face Paint and Turban; Both in Partial Native Dress, Sitting On Buffalo Robe and Blanket

Creator:
Blackberry  Search this
Collection Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology  Search this
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Department of Anthropology  Search this
Extent:
1 Photographic print (008 in x 006 in)
Container:
Box XV:10, Folder 7
Culture:
Apache  Search this
Mescalero Apache  Search this
Navajo Indians  Search this
Indians of North America -- Southwest, New  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Photographic prints
Photographs
Date:
undated
Local Numbers:
NAA INV.02086600
Local Note:
Black and white photoprint
Place:
New Mexico ?
Genre/Form:
Photographs
Citation:
Photo Lot 24 SPC Sw Apache No # Individual Portraits 02086600, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
See more items in:
Photographs of Native Americans and Other Subjects
Photographs of Native Americans and Other Subjects / Series 1: America north of Mexico / Southwest / Apache
Archival Repository:
National Anthropological Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nw3dc219dcb-ea4d-4532-9209-a45eb4ac85b3
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-naa-photolot-24-ref18249
Online Media:

Portrait of Ki-E-Te-Day in Native Dress with Silver Jewelry And Blanket

Creator:
Moon, Karl E, and Company  Search this
Collection Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology  Search this
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Department of Anthropology  Search this
Extent:
1 Photomechanical print (005 in x 007 in mounted on 007 in x 010 in)
Container:
Box XV:23, Folder 20
Culture:
Navajo Indians  Search this
Laguna Indians  Search this
Indians of North America -- Southwest, New  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Photomechanical prints
Photographs
Date:
1906
Local Numbers:
NAA INV.02239400
Local Note:
Black and white photomechanical print on paper mount
Place:
New Mexico -- Albuquerque
Genre/Form:
Photographs
Citation:
Photo Lot 24 SPC Sw Laguna No # 02239400, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
See more items in:
Photographs of Native Americans and Other Subjects
Photographs of Native Americans and Other Subjects / Series 1: America north of Mexico / Southwest / Laguna
Archival Repository:
National Anthropological Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nw3e85a1f33-5ba7-4c6e-9853-c5e8f15a0408
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-naa-photolot-24-ref19661

Portrait of Young Man with Face Paint and Wearing Breechcloth

Creator:
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West), 1830-1912  Search this
Collection Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology  Search this
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Department of Anthropology  Search this
Extent:
1 Photographic print (005 in x 008 in mounted on 006 in x 009 in)
Container:
Box XV:27, Folder 6-7
Culture:
Navajo Indians  Search this
Mohave Indians  Search this
Yuma -- ?  Search this
Indians of North America -- Southwest, New  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Photographic prints
Photographs
Date:
undated
Local Numbers:
NAA INV.02266100

OPPS NEG.B180
Local Note:
Black and white photoprint on cardboard mount
Place:
California ?/New Mexico ? -- San Francisco?
Genre/Form:
Photographs
Citation:
Photo Lot 24 SPC Sw Navaho BAE 26-59 02266100, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
See more items in:
Photographs of Native Americans and Other Subjects
Photographs of Native Americans and Other Subjects / Series 1: America north of Mexico / Southwest / Navaho
Archival Repository:
National Anthropological Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nw337045592-a50d-4bcb-b0b7-d12fe3e3e267
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-naa-photolot-24-ref19922
Online Media:

Two Men with Burro Loaded with Watermelons Coming to Trade

Creator:
Dimock, Julian A.  Search this
Collection Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology  Search this
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Department of Anthropology  Search this
Extent:
1 Photomechanical print (008 in x 003 in)
Container:
Box XV:27, Folder 6-7
Culture:
Navajo Indians  Search this
Indians of North America -- Southwest, New  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Photomechanical prints
Photographs
Date:
undated
Local Numbers:
NAA INV.02268702
Local Note:
Black and white photomechanical print
Place:
Arizona ?/New Mexico ? -- Navaho Reservation ?
Genre/Form:
Photographs
Citation:
Photo Lot 24 SPC Sw Navaho BAE 26-59 02268702, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
See more items in:
Photographs of Native Americans and Other Subjects
Photographs of Native Americans and Other Subjects / Series 1: America north of Mexico / Southwest / Navaho
Archival Repository:
National Anthropological Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nw3435a0f35-045b-402b-a700-eb4540b55381
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-naa-photolot-24-ref19939

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