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Implement Of Whalebone

Collector:
Edward W. Nelson  Search this
Donor Name:
Edward W. Nelson  Search this
Object Type:
Quiver Stiffener
Place:
Chalitmut, Yukon & Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska, United States, North America
Accession Date:
1879
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
008133
USNM Number:
E36396-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/36ec2d83d-da1c-4e35-9226-ad06a5190a7c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8410056

Small Finger Masks, For Drawing

Collector:
Edward W. Nelson  Search this
Donor Name:
Edward W. Nelson  Search this
Object Type:
Finger Mask
Place:
Kuskokwim Bay, Lower, Alaska, United States, North America
Accession Date:
1879
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
008133
USNM Number:
E37129-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/392f7cf96-0534-4d43-b4c4-92a1ab147300
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8412237
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Carved Wooden Figure

Donor Name:
United States Exploring Expedition  Search this
Length - Object:
26 cm
Width - Object:
6 cm
Diameter - Object:
4.5 cm
Height - Object:
26 cm
Culture:
Easter Islander (Rapanui)  Search this
Object Type:
Figure
Place:
North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui) / Bay of Islands, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile / New Zealand (Aotearoa), Polynesia
Accession Date:
1858
Collection Date:
1840
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
66A00050
USNM Number:
E3823-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/38907a96f-805b-4d06-ad86-662b2f991b97
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8417817
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Arrow And Spear Straightener

Donor Name:
Edward W. Nelson  Search this
Length - Object:
19.7 cm
Object Type:
Shaft Wrench
Place:
Cape Nome, Norton Sound, Alaska, United States, North America
Accession Date:
1880
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
80A00050
USNM Number:
E44415-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/33d31d92f-54cb-450f-8e39-2641d24df443
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8463461
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Seal And Walrus Spearbarb

Donor Name:
Edward W. Nelson  Search this
Culture:
Eskimo, Yup'ik  Search this
Object Type:
Harpoon
Place:
Sledge Island, Norton Sound, Alaska, United States, North America
Accession Date:
1880
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
80A00050
USNM Number:
E44701-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/35183eafc-d6e0-49e5-a5df-7c1a742d9c2c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8463780
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Bark Cloth

Donor Name:
United States Exploring Expedition  Search this
Length - #1 Of 3:
95.5 cm
Width - #1 Of 3:
69.3 cm
Length - #2 Of 3:
98.3 cm
Width - #2 Of 3:
68 cm
Length - #3 Of 3:
97.5 cm
Width - #3 Of 3:
58.5 cm
Culture:
Fijian  Search this
Object Type:
Barkcloth
Place:
Fiji, Melanesia
Accession Date:
1858
Collection Date:
1838 to 1842
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
66A00050
USNM Number:
E5102-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3ba082186-beab-47f4-9a2f-33c365913dff
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8467995
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Totem-Pole

Collector:
James G. Swan  Search this
Donor Name:
Accession Number Unknown  Search this
Height - Object:
36 cm
Depth - Object:
61 cm
Width - Object:
277 cm
Culture:
Makah (?)  Search this
Ditidaht (Nitinaht) (?)  Search this
Object Type:
Crest Column
Place:
Neah Bay, Clallam County / Neah Bay, Washington, United States, North America
Collection Date:
1875
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
000000
USNM Number:
E54301-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3aa5eae6b-d841-4948-8957-4847e10eb21b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8468544

Doll With Movable Head

Donor Name:
Edward W. Nelson  Search this
Culture:
Eskimo  Search this
Object Type:
Doll
Place:
Point Hope, Alaska, United States, North America
Accession Date:
9 Feb 1882
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
82A00003
USNM Number:
E63814-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3fc78313c-16d9-4163-be26-6a3a07b0727c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8471179
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(Hahe- Hak - To - Ak) Carved Stone

Collector:
James G. Swan  Search this
Donor Name:
James G. Swan  Search this
Culture:
Makah  Search this
Object Type:
Carving
Place:
Cape Flattery, Washington, United States, North America
Accession Date:
1862
Collection Date:
1861
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
000053
USNM Number:
E824-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3b191592b-2fa3-4ee2-904c-33058b37313e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8480502

Frags. Of Glazed Tiles

Donor Name:
Rev. S G. Wilson  Search this
Object Type:
Tile
Place:
Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran, Asia
Accession Date:
1895
Topic:
Archaeology  Search this
Accession Number:
028766
USNM Number:
A95805-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/39660bcf1-862b-47a3-a81e-9988c3c11209
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8320276

Stone Figure

Collector:
Maj. William J. Thomson  Search this
Donor Name:
U.S. Department of the Navy  Search this
Expedition:
Mohican Survey of Easter Island  Search this
Vessel:
U.S.S. Mohican  Search this
Height - Object:
2 m
Width - Object:
1 m
Object Type:
Figure
Place:
Ahu O'Pepe, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile, Polynesia
Accession Date:
4 May 1887
Collection Date:
18 Dec 1886 to 31 Dec 1886
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
019025
USNM Number:
E128368-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3817ff4b9-3688-4b18-b16e-0520772be50c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8334979

Topknot Or Pukao For Statue

Collector:
Maj. William J. Thomson  Search this
Donor Name:
U.S. Department of the Navy  Search this
Expedition:
Mohican Survey of Easter Island  Search this
Vessel:
U.S.S. Mohican  Search this
Height - Object:
102 cm
Length - Object:
66 cm
Object Type:
Figure
Place:
Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile, Polynesia
Accession Date:
4 May 1887
Collection Date:
18 Dec 1886 to 31 Dec 1886
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
019025
USNM Number:
E128369-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3e573f417-1737-43e5-9754-f68f48265c5f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8334980

Stone Figure Head And Shoulders

Collector:
Maj. William J. Thomson  Search this
Donor Name:
U.S. Department of the Navy  Search this
Expedition:
Mohican Survey of Easter Island  Search this
Vessel:
U.S.S. Mohican  Search this
Length - Object:
1 m
Width - Object:
1 m
Height - Object:
0.69 m
119.4 cm
Object Type:
Figure
Place:
Ahu O'Pepe, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile, Polynesia
Accession Date:
4 May 1887
Collection Date:
18 Dec 1886 to 31 Dec 1886
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
019025
USNM Number:
E128370-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/349a0dd3e-0c71-42b1-9ed3-d2631e32968a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8334981
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Ceremonial Paddle (Mata Kao-Kao)

Collector:
Maj. William J. Thomson  Search this
Donor Name:
U. S. Department of the Navy  Search this
Expedition:
Mohican Survey of Easter Island  Search this
Vessel:
U.S.S. Mohican  Search this
Length - Object:
222.9 cm
Object Type:
Paddle
Place:
Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile, Polynesia
Accession Date:
24 Jan 1888
Collection Date:
18 Dec 1886 to 31 Dec 1886
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
020078
USNM Number:
E129749-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3f0e0a2e5-0709-43de-9340-d21ab023156e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8336162
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Headdress

Collector:
Maj. William J. Thomson  Search this
Donor Name:
U. S. Department of the Navy  Search this
Expedition:
Mohican Survey of Easter Island  Search this
Vessel:
U.S.S. Mohican  Search this
Length - Object:
88 cm
Object Type:
Headdress
Place:
Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile, Polynesia
Accession Date:
24 Jan 1888
Collection Date:
18 Dec 1886 to 31 Dec 1886
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
020078
USNM Number:
E129750-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3c7d9927f-91a4-4711-9b74-77fe235451e8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8336163
Online Media:

Headdress

Collector:
Maj. William J. Thomson  Search this
Donor Name:
U. S. Department of the Navy  Search this
Expedition:
Mohican Survey of Easter Island  Search this
Vessel:
U.S.S. Mohican  Search this
Length - Object:
40.5 cm
Object Type:
Headdress
Place:
Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile, Polynesia
Accession Date:
24 Jan 1888
Collection Date:
18 Dec 1886 to 31 Dec 1886
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
020078
USNM Number:
E129753-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/321c15377-55bd-4209-bdbf-758d8c7ec2a7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8336166
Online Media:

Headdress

Collector:
Maj. William J. Thomson  Search this
Donor Name:
U. S. Department of the Navy  Search this
Expedition:
Mohican Survey of Easter Island  Search this
Vessel:
U.S.S. Mohican  Search this
Object Type:
Headdress
Place:
Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile, Polynesia
Accession Date:
24 Jan 1888
Collection Date:
18 Dec 1886 to 31 Dec 1886
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
020078
USNM Number:
E129755-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3681c5535-ba1f-4750-a426-a36696fd5b26
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8336168
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Drill Bow

Collector:
Edward W. Nelson  Search this
Donor Name:
U.S. Deptartment of Agriculture  Search this
Object Type:
Drill
Place:
Sledge Island, Norton Sound, Alaska, United States, North America
Accession Date:
16 Mar 1897
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
031796
USNM Number:
E176191-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/39eea7dd3-a363-49ad-861d-9bfbdb971a2c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8351538
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Hunting Hat Or Visor

Collector:
Edward W. Nelson  Search this
Donor Name:
U.S. Deptartment of Agriculture  Search this
Length - Object:
51 cm
Culture:
Eskimo, Yup'ik  Search this
Object Type:
Hat
Place:
Pastolik, Yukon River, Mouth, Alaska, United States, North America
Accession Date:
16 Mar 1897
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
031796
USNM Number:
E176207-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3b480af40-2186-482c-bf25-979cc8bf848f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8351559
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Woolen Blanket

Collector:
Dr. George Suckley  Search this
Capt. George Gibbs  Search this
National Institute  Search this
Caleb B. Kennerly  Search this
John Varden  Search this
United States Exploring Expedition  Search this
Donor Name:
Accession Number Unknown  Search this
Length - Object:
154 cm
Culture:
Salish  Search this
Object Type:
Blanket
Place:
Northwest Coast, United States (not certain), North America
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
000000
USNM Number:
E1891A-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/35724e687-e136-4b7d-b2cb-84fd953f1f7c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8353641
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