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Shaman's armband (Image withheld)

Culture/People:
probably Tutchone (attributed); used by the Tlingit [Hutsnuwu)]  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 armband (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Animal bone, caribou hide/skin
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Place:
Grave house of a Hutsnuwu [Hootzahtar] Tlingit shaman; Admiralty Island; Sealaska Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Archipelago:
Alexander Archipelago
Island Name:
Admiralty Island
Catalog Number:
1/2519
Barcode:
012519.000
See related items:
Tutchone
Tlingit [Hutsnuwu]
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws63af2d92f-3aac-48e3-ba62-2bf80c233095
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_13442

Crux (as seen from those who sleep on the surface of the earth under the night sky)

Culture/People:
Dane-zaa (Dunne-za) [Doig River Band]  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Brian Jungen, Dane-zaa (Dunne-za) [Doig River Band], b. 1970  Search this
Seller:
Catriona Jeffries Galleries  Search this
Title:
Crux (as seen from those who sleep on the surface of the earth under the night sky)
Object Name:
Sculpture component/part
Media/Materials:
Steel, suitcase
Techniques:
Cut, jointed
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Cockatoo Island, Sydney, Australia
Date created:
2008
Catalog Number:
26/7253
Barcode:
267253.000
See related items:
Dane-zaa (Dunne-za) [Doig River Band]
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws644048cf3-67e2-4623-ad97-06e42f0686a0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_394550

Scraper

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:
Scraper
Media/Materials:
Animal Bone, cordage
Techniques:
Cut, incised, perforated
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
British Columbia; Canada
Catalog Number:
1/947
Barcode:
010947.000
See related items:
Tahltan
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws678224c72-5fb3-4781-aec0-25b86b5cd3b7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_11758
Online Media:

Man's tunic

Culture/People:
possibly Ahtna (Ahtena) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
William Ockleford Oldman (W.O. Oldman/William Ockelford Oldman), Non-Indian, 1879-1949  Search this
Seller:
William Ockleford Oldman (W.O. Oldman/William Ockelford Oldman), Non-Indian, 1879-1949  Search this
MAI agent:
George Gustav Heye (GGH), Non-Indian, 1874-1957  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935  Search this
Object Name:
Man's tunic
Media/Materials:
Hide, porcupine quills, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Painted, quill woven/loomed quillwork, quilled (lane stitched)
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments
Place:
Northwest Territories; Canada
Catalog Number:
17/6347
Barcode:
176347.000
See related items:
Ahtna (Ahtena)
Clothing/Garments
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws62e6b6001-d664-4ec9-aa64-b471ffd65fe7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_188844
Online Media:

Snowshoes

Culture/People:
Ahtna (Ahtena)  Search this
Object Name:
Snowshoes
Media/Materials:
Wood, hide
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Transportation Items
Place:
Copper River; Ahtna Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Catalog Number:
21/4794
Barcode:
214794.000
See related items:
Ahtna (Ahtena)
Transportation Items
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6c4f9f1ec-934a-465e-9940-9e3282e82302
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_229167
Online Media:

Moccasins

Culture/People:
Ahtna (Ahtena)  Search this
Object Name:
Moccasins
Media/Materials:
Hide, wool cloth, glass bead/beads, wool yarn, thread
Techniques:
Sewn, overlay beadwork
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments: Footwear
Place:
Copper River; Ahtna Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Catalog Number:
21/4796
Barcode:
214796.000
See related items:
Ahtna (Ahtena)
Clothing/Garments: Footwear
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws66d2d929c-3062-4607-9af3-8294b1a9bd2a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_229169
Online Media:

Bag

Culture/People:
Ahtna (Ahtena)  Search this
Object Name:
Bag
Media/Materials:
Hide, glass bead/beads, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Edge beaded , overlay beadwork
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
Copper River; Ahtna Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Catalog Number:
21/4799
Barcode:
214799.000
See related items:
Ahtna (Ahtena)
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6feb59218-0c2a-404a-882a-45901d4d48d9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_229172
Online Media:

Bag

Culture/People:
Lower Tanana  Search this
Collector:
Margaretta S. Grider (Margaret Sager Grider), Non-Indian, 1868-1962  Search this
Previous owner:
Margaretta S. Grider (Margaret Sager Grider), Non-Indian, 1868-1962  Search this
Katharine E. Bull (Catherine Bull/Mrs. Ludlow Bull), Non-Indian, 1892-1984  Search this
Donor:
Katharine E. Bull (Catherine Bull/Mrs. Ludlow Bull), Non-Indian, 1892-1984  Search this
Honoree:
Margaretta S. Grider (Margaret Sager Grider), Non-Indian, 1868-1962  Search this
Object Name:
Bag
Media/Materials:
Caribou hide/skin, glass bead/beads
Techniques:
Sewn, overlay beadwork, edge beaded, strung
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
Nenana; Doyon Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Catalog Number:
23/3093
Barcode:
233093.000
See related items:
Lower Tanana
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6883e6051-cebf-49e8-a432-92d611210f24
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_247864
Online Media:

Handbag/Purse

Culture/People:
Lower Tanana  Search this
Collector:
Margaretta S. Grider (Margaret Sager Grider), Non-Indian, 1868-1962  Search this
Previous owner:
Margaretta S. Grider (Margaret Sager Grider), Non-Indian, 1868-1962  Search this
Katharine E. Bull (Catherine Bull/Mrs. Ludlow Bull), Non-Indian, 1892-1984  Search this
Donor:
Katharine E. Bull (Catherine Bull/Mrs. Ludlow Bull), Non-Indian, 1892-1984  Search this
Honoree:
Margaretta S. Grider (Margaret Sager Grider), Non-Indian, 1868-1962  Search this
Object Name:
Handbag/Purse
Media/Materials:
Caribou hide/skin, glass bead/beads
Techniques:
Overlay beadwork
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
Nenana; Doyon Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Catalog Number:
23/3081
Barcode:
233081.000
See related items:
Lower Tanana
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws65c34ce3a-2285-4824-a396-78a9dd874fa5
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_248266
Online Media:

Baby belt/sling

Culture/People:
Upper Tanana  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Shirley David Jimerson, Upper Tanana  Search this
Seller:
Shirley David Jimerson, Upper Tanana  Search this
Object Name:
Baby belt/sling
Media/Materials:
Wool cloth, moose hide/skin, glass bead/beads, dentalium shell/shells, mother-of-pearl buttons, wool yarn
Techniques:
Sewn, overlay beadwork, strung
Dimensions:
193.4 x 16.5 x 20.5 cm
Object Type:
Transportation Items: Baby carriers
Place:
Salamanca; Cattaraugus County; New York; USA (inferred)
Date created:
2010-2012
Catalog Number:
26/9219
Barcode:
269219.000
See related items:
Upper Tanana
Transportation Items: Baby carriers
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6f3966bf0-5fcb-4861-90aa-4cf7acaa6cdb
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_409819

Knife

Culture/People:
Hän (Han Hwëchʼin)  Search this
Previous owner:
Major Charles H. Bonesteel, Sr. (Charles Hartwell Bonesteel), Non-Indian, 1851-1902  Search this
Long Island Historical Society (Brooklyn Historical Society [after 1985])  Search this
Donor:
Long Island Historical Society (Brooklyn Historical Society [after 1985])  Search this
Object Name:
Knife
Media/Materials:
Slate, wood, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Ground, carved, wrapped
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Yukon River; Doyon Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Date created:
1850-1900
Catalog Number:
10/3508
Barcode:
103508.000
See related items:
Hän (Han Hwëchʼin)
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws614fb74e2-9d7a-4ab7-90b7-4112c8472d8f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_111752
Online Media:

Snowshoes (model)

Culture/People:
Deg Hit'an (Deg Xit'an)  Search this
Collector:
Duke E. Stubbs (Marmaduke Nathan Stubbs/D.E. Stubbs), Non-Indian, 1865-1938  Search this
Previous owner:
Duke E. Stubbs (Marmaduke Nathan Stubbs/D.E. Stubbs), Non-Indian, 1865-1938  Search this
Seller:
Duke E. Stubbs (Marmaduke Nathan Stubbs/D.E. Stubbs), Non-Indian, 1865-1938  Search this
Object Name:
Snowshoes (model)
Media/Materials:
Wood, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Carved, bent, stitched, laced
Object Type:
Transportation Items
Place:
Yukon River; Calista Native Corporation, Doyon Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Date created:
1900-1920
Catalog Number:
10/6931
Barcode:
106931.000
See related items:
Deg Hit'an (Deg Xit'an)
Transportation Items
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws64144ae38-2f80-4da0-93b4-873a1916ecc9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_114636
Online Media:

Toboggan model

Culture/People:
Deg Hit'an (Deg Xit'an)  Search this
Collector:
Duke E. Stubbs (Marmaduke Nathan Stubbs/D.E. Stubbs), Non-Indian, 1865-1938  Search this
Previous owner:
Duke E. Stubbs (Marmaduke Nathan Stubbs/D.E. Stubbs), Non-Indian, 1865-1938  Search this
Seller:
Duke E. Stubbs (Marmaduke Nathan Stubbs/D.E. Stubbs), Non-Indian, 1865-1938  Search this
Object Name:
Toboggan model
Media/Materials:
Wood, sinew, paint
Techniques:
Carved, bent, tied, painted
Dimensions:
34.0 x 7.0 x 9.5 cm
Object Type:
Transportation Items
Native Term:
xutl tl'otr'edr
Place:
Yukon River; Calista Native Corporation, Doyon Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Date created:
1900-1920
Catalog Number:
10/6932
Barcode:
106932.000
See related items:
Deg Hit'an (Deg Xit'an)
Transportation Items
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6116be0b0-ab19-4191-8288-0c1e1bbc5c92
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_114637
Online Media:

Canoe model and paddle/paddles

Culture/People:
Deg Hit'an (Deg Xit'an)  Search this
Collector:
Duke E. Stubbs (Marmaduke Nathan Stubbs/D.E. Stubbs), Non-Indian, 1865-1938  Search this
Previous owner:
Duke E. Stubbs (Marmaduke Nathan Stubbs/D.E. Stubbs), Non-Indian, 1865-1938  Search this
Seller:
Duke E. Stubbs (Marmaduke Nathan Stubbs/D.E. Stubbs), Non-Indian, 1865-1938  Search this
Object Name:
Canoe model and paddle/paddles
Media/Materials:
Birchbark, wood, spruce root, wool yarn, paint
Techniques:
Bent, carved, stitched, painted
Object Type:
Watercraft and accessories
Place:
Yukon River; Calista Native Corporation, Doyon Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Date created:
1900-1920
Catalog Number:
10/6933
Barcode:
106933.000
See related items:
Deg Hit'an (Deg Xit'an)
Watercraft and accessories
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a72ae14b-9a22-4365-9cf6-725933e2790a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_114638
Online Media:

Pump drill

Culture/People:
Deg Hit'an (Deg Xit'an)  Search this
Collector:
Duke E. Stubbs (Marmaduke Nathan Stubbs/D.E. Stubbs), Non-Indian, 1865-1938  Search this
Previous owner:
Duke E. Stubbs (Marmaduke Nathan Stubbs/D.E. Stubbs), Non-Indian, 1865-1938  Search this
Seller:
Duke E. Stubbs (Marmaduke Nathan Stubbs/D.E. Stubbs), Non-Indian, 1865-1938  Search this
Object Name:
Pump drill
Media/Materials:
Wood, hide thong/babiche, iron point, iron nails
Techniques:
Carved, nailed, wrapped, tied
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Yukon River; Calista Native Corporation, Doyon Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Date created:
1900-1920
Catalog Number:
10/6934
Barcode:
106934.000
See related items:
Deg Hit'an (Deg Xit'an)
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ca029d14-6646-458c-a520-b2424e28c1e7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_114639
Online Media:

Mask

Culture/People:
Deg Hit'an (Deg Xit'an) [Anvik]  Search this
Previous owner:
Alaska Curio Shop  Search this
Seller:
Alaska Curio Shop  Search this
MAI agent:
George Gustav Heye (GGH), Non-Indian, 1874-1957  Search this
Object Name:
Mask
Media/Materials:
Wood, vegetal fiber
Techniques:
Carved, painted
Dimensions:
32.80 x 24.00 x 20.30 cm
Object Type:
Masks and Masking
Place:
Anvik; Doyon Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Catalog Number:
11/3990
Barcode:
113990.000
See related items:
Deg Hit'an (Deg Xit'an) [Anvik]
Masks and Masking
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6181ae08b-646d-4e48-a8d3-091bb9599708
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_122905
Online Media:

Mask

Culture/People:
Deg Hit'an (Deg Xit'an) [Anvik]  Search this
Object Name:
Mask
Media/Materials:
Wood
Techniques:
Carved, painted
Object Type:
Masks and Masking
Place:
Anvik; Doyon Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Catalog Number:
15/4347
Barcode:
154347.000
See related items:
Deg Hit'an (Deg Xit'an) [Anvik]
Masks and Masking
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws60066dded-f01d-434f-b846-73920d0deaf5
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_165611
Online Media:

Mask

Culture/People:
Deg Hit'an (Deg Xit'an) [Anvik]  Search this
Object Name:
Mask
Media/Materials:
Wood
Techniques:
Carved, painted
Object Type:
Masks and Masking
Place:
Anvik; Doyon Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Catalog Number:
15/4385
Barcode:
154385.000
See related items:
Deg Hit'an (Deg Xit'an) [Anvik]
Masks and Masking
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws67bfda20f-40f1-4e6b-8d36-2ac6a8758de7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_165649
Online Media:

Mask

Culture/People:
Deg Hit'an (Deg Xit'an) [Anvik]  Search this
Object Name:
Mask
Media/Materials:
Wood
Techniques:
Carved, painted
Object Type:
Masks and Masking
Place:
Anvik; Doyon Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Catalog Number:
15/4386
Barcode:
154386.000
See related items:
Deg Hit'an (Deg Xit'an) [Anvik]
Masks and Masking
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a1da4924-45f4-4f37-a69e-23df523c65a9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_165650
Online Media:

Mask

Culture/People:
Deg Hit'an (Deg Xit'an) [Anvik]  Search this
Object Name:
Mask
Media/Materials:
Wood
Techniques:
Carved, painted
Object Type:
Masks and Masking
Place:
Anvik; Doyon Native Corporation; Alaska; USA
Catalog Number:
15/4387
Barcode:
154387.000
See related items:
Deg Hit'an (Deg Xit'an) [Anvik]
Masks and Masking
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws653a3552e-316d-4080-8bdf-5588caba38dd
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_165651
Online Media:

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