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Chisel

Culture/People:
possibly Yup'ik [Norton Sound] (attributed)  Search this
Object Name:
Chisel
Media/Materials:
Jade
Techniques:
Grooved
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Saint Michael; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Michael Island
Catalog Number:
7/798
Barcode:
070798.000
See related items:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a4539f2a-78e3-4a9b-9e15-01fe6667da35
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_76206
Online Media:

Drill set consisting of a seal-shaped anvil, drill bit, and bow string

Culture/People:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]  Search this
Possible 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
Presenter/funding source:
Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935  Search this
Object Name:
Drill set consisting of a seal-shaped anvil, drill bit, and bow string
Media/Materials:
Wood, stone, walrus ivory, iron point, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Carved, perforated, incised
Dimensions:
15.5 x 4 x 4 cm
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Native Term:
ukicissuun
Place:
Saint Michael; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Michael Island
Date created:
circa 1890
Catalog Number:
5/1199
Barcode:
051199.000
See related items:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws61135467a-a159-461a-90a4-76a2ff741a50
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_55283
Online Media:

Model kayak with paddle and spears

Culture/People:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]  Search this
Possible collector:
Marion Eppley, Non-Indian, 1883-1960  Search this
Previous owner:
Marion Eppley, Non-Indian, 1883-1960  Search this
Donor:
Marion Eppley, Non-Indian, 1883-1960  Search this
Object Name:
Model kayak with paddle and spears
Media/Materials:
Wood, hide, animal bone, sinew
Techniques:
Carved, stretched, sewn, wrapped
Dimensions:
57.2 x 10 x 8.5 cm
Object Type:
Watercraft and accessories
Native Term:
qayaq
Place:
Saint Michael; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Michael Island
Date created:
circa 1910
Catalog Number:
14/5175
Barcode:
145175.000
See related items:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]
Watercraft and accessories
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ed1f538f-10b9-4ecb-9150-853421d5e310
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_156045
Online Media:

Ivory

Donor Name:
No Information  Search this
Object Type:
Ivory
Place:
Alaska (not certain), United States (not certain), North America (not certain)
Accession Date:
1991
Topic:
Archaeology  Search this
Accession Number:
999999
USNM Number:
AT6445-0
See more items in:
Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/360d881dc-729e-4561-ae7f-d90a656e598d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8326569
Online Media:

Hunting tally

Culture/People:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]  Search this
Possible 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
Presenter/funding source:
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928  Search this
Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928  Search this
Object Name:
Hunting tally
Media/Materials:
Walrus Ivory, paint
Techniques:
Carved, incised, painted
Dimensions:
8.9 cm
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Saint Michael; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Michael Island
Date created:
1900-1920
Catalog Number:
9/7909
Barcode:
097909.000
See related items:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6497dfdff-bb38-4f8c-837f-50352ec143f0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_105718
Online Media:

Chisel

Culture/People:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]  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:
Chisel
Media/Materials:
Jade , wood, deer antler, hide
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Saint Michael; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Michael Island
Catalog Number:
10/1809
Barcode:
101809.000
See related items:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6660b7c0b-dc1a-4d20-b937-c90185ec2655
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_109951
Online Media:

Woman's dance belt

Culture/People:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]  Search this
Previous owner:
Marion Eppley, Non-Indian, 1883-1960  Search this
Donor:
Marion Eppley, Non-Indian, 1883-1960  Search this
Object Name:
Woman's dance belt
Media/Materials:
Hide, caribou tooth/teeth
Techniques:
Sewn
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments: Accessories
Place:
Saint Michael; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Michael Island
Catalog Number:
11/6109
Barcode:
116109.000
See related items:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]
Clothing/Garments: Accessories
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6db4f1de4-bfb9-486e-bd0b-102ba25c61d6
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_123944
Online Media:

Bowl/Dish

Culture/People:
Yup'ik (Yupik)  Search this
Previous owner:
Marion Eppley, Non-Indian, 1883-1960  Search this
Donor:
Marion Eppley, Non-Indian, 1883-1960  Search this
Object Name:
Bowl/Dish
Media/Materials:
Wood
Techniques:
Incised, painted
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Fort Saint Michael; Saint Michael; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Michael Island
Catalog Number:
11/6719
Barcode:
116719.000
See related items:
Yup'ik (Yupik)
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6fcb47023-0b38-4150-8306-839ca9cf206b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_125730
Online Media:

Bowl/Dish

Culture/People:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]  Search this
Previous owner:
Marion Eppley, Non-Indian, 1883-1960  Search this
Donor:
Marion Eppley, Non-Indian, 1883-1960  Search this
Object Name:
Bowl/Dish
Media/Materials:
Wood
Techniques:
Painted
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Saint Michael; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Michael Island
Catalog Number:
14/5174
Barcode:
145174.000
See related items:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws627cad9c8-f0d8-48b4-9463-eeca69315ce0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_156044
Online Media:

Basket with cover

Culture/People:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]  Search this
Previous owner:
Marion Eppley, Non-Indian, 1883-1960  Search this
Donor:
Marion Eppley, Non-Indian, 1883-1960  Search this
Object Name:
Basket with cover
Media/Materials:
Beach grass/Rye grass, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Coiled, fringed
Dimensions:
27 x 25 cm
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Saint Michael; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Michael Island
Catalog Number:
14/5176
Barcode:
145176.000
See related items:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws64f8584b4-740e-414f-af60-ef9d356492ac
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_156046
Online Media:

Fishing line guide/toggle

Culture/People:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]  Search this
Previous owner:
Grace Nicholson, Non-Indian, 1877-1948  Search this
Donor:
Grace Nicholson, Non-Indian, 1877-1948  Search this
Object Name:
Fishing line guide/toggle
Media/Materials:
Animal Bone
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Saint Michael; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Michael Island
Catalog Number:
15/5859
Barcode:
155859.000
See related items:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6787c4340-687d-40f0-b798-1d37c4d8b8e7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_167153
Online Media:

Needle case

Culture/People:
Yup'ik (Yupik)  Search this
Collector:
Lucien M. Turner, Non-Indian, 1848-1909  Search this
Previous owner:
U.S. National Museum (United States National Museum/National Museum of Natural History)  Search this
Object Name:
Needle case
Media/Materials:
Ivory, hide
Techniques:
Incised
Object Type:
Sewing Tools and Equipment
Place:
Saint Michael; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Michael Island
Catalog Number:
2/396
Barcode:
020396.000
See related items:
Yup'ik (Yupik)
Sewing Tools and Equipment
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e597972b-087f-48a0-9b95-a8e011d87fc1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_21599
Online Media:

Carving

Culture/People:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]  Search this
Collector:
Lucien M. Turner, Non-Indian, 1848-1909  Search this
Previous owner:
U.S. National Museum (United States National Museum/National Museum of Natural History)  Search this
Object Name:
Carving
Media/Materials:
Animal Bone
Techniques:
Incised, carved
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Saint Michael; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Michael Island
Catalog Number:
2/409
Barcode:
020409.000
See related items:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a184ad68-c81e-4500-8e21-756fe74d18ea
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_21612
Online Media:

Basket with cover (No image available)

Culture/People:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]  Search this
Previous owner:
Arthur Billings Hunt, Non-Indian, 1890-1971  Search this
Seller:
Arthur Billings Hunt, Non-Indian, 1890-1971  Search this
Object Name:
Basket with cover (No image available)
Media/Materials:
Beach grass/Rye grass
Techniques:
Coiled
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Saint Michael; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Michael Island
Catalog Number:
20/4890
Barcode:
204890.000
See related items:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6564d4439-491a-49bc-8dae-d8c90b7a2937
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_218450

Fish spear/Leister

Culture/People:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]  Search this
Previous owner:
Judge Nathan Bijur, Non-Indian, 1862-1930  Search this
Lilly Prochownick Bijur (Mrs. Nathan Bijur), Non-Indian, 1867-1944  Search this
Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972  Search this
Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982  Search this
Seller:
Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972  Search this
Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982  Search this
Object Name:
Fish spear/Leister
Media/Materials:
Ivory, cordage, wood
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Saint Michael; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Michael Island
Catalog Number:
20/8837
Barcode:
208837.000
See related items:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws634d99675-aedb-4bab-b025-5a6d4b15ae05
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_223114
Online Media:

Fish spear/Leister

Culture/People:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]  Search this
Previous owner:
Judge Nathan Bijur, Non-Indian, 1862-1930  Search this
Lilly Prochownick Bijur (Mrs. Nathan Bijur), Non-Indian, 1867-1944  Search this
Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972  Search this
Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982  Search this
Seller:
Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972  Search this
Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982  Search this
Object Name:
Fish spear/Leister
Media/Materials:
Ivory, hide, wood
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Saint Michael; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Michael Island
Catalog Number:
20/8838
Barcode:
208838.000
See related items:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws639e060f8-e47a-4783-b7ab-14ec54b28f6a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_223115
Online Media:

Fish spear/Leister

Culture/People:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]  Search this
Previous owner:
Judge Nathan Bijur, Non-Indian, 1862-1930  Search this
Lilly Prochownick Bijur (Mrs. Nathan Bijur), Non-Indian, 1867-1944  Search this
Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972  Search this
Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982  Search this
Seller:
Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972  Search this
Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982  Search this
Object Name:
Fish spear/Leister
Media/Materials:
Wood, animal bone, cordage
Techniques:
Carved, wrapped
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Saint Michael; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Michael Island
Catalog Number:
20/8839
Barcode:
208839.000
See related items:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws638416ad3-4077-43c4-a999-414a5e0a452e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_223116
Online Media:

Spear

Culture/People:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]  Search this
Previous owner:
Judge Nathan Bijur, Non-Indian, 1862-1930  Search this
Lilly Prochownick Bijur (Mrs. Nathan Bijur), Non-Indian, 1867-1944  Search this
Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972  Search this
Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982  Search this
Seller:
Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972  Search this
Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982  Search this
Object Name:
Spear
Media/Materials:
Ivory, feather/feathers
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Saint Michael; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Michael Island
Catalog Number:
20/8840
Barcode:
208840.000
See related items:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws653936a23-4de7-4372-8817-66da25b82554
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_223117
Online Media:

Arrow

Culture/People:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]  Search this
Previous owner:
Judge Nathan Bijur, Non-Indian, 1862-1930  Search this
Lilly Prochownick Bijur (Mrs. Nathan Bijur), Non-Indian, 1867-1944  Search this
Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972  Search this
Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982  Search this
Seller:
Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972  Search this
Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982  Search this
Object Name:
Arrow
Media/Materials:
Wood, animal bone, feather/feathers, paint
Techniques:
Barbed, painted
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Saint Michael; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Michael Island
Catalog Number:
20/8841
Barcode:
208841.000
See related items:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6511baad2-7411-4cb8-a602-de2c5371c1e0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_223118
Online Media:

Bowl/Dish

Culture/People:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]  Search this
Previous owner:
Judge Nathan Bijur, Non-Indian, 1862-1930  Search this
Lilly Prochownick Bijur (Mrs. Nathan Bijur), Non-Indian, 1867-1944  Search this
Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972  Search this
Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982  Search this
Seller:
Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972  Search this
Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982  Search this
Object Name:
Bowl/Dish
Media/Materials:
Wood, animal bone
Techniques:
Carved, inlaid
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Saint Michael; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Bering Sea Islands
Island Name:
Saint Michael Island
Catalog Number:
20/8844
Barcode:
208844.000
See related items:
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6084f7843-fd39-461e-b10f-de31db72e731
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_223121
Online Media:

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