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Manioc squeezer/press

Culture/People:
probably Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Santiago Obispo, Non-Indian  Search this
Christopher Ferrer, Non-Indian  Search this
Donor:
Christopher Ferrer, Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Manioc squeezer/press
Media/Materials:
Palm fiber, vegetal fiber, wood, cotton (unspun)
Techniques:
Twill-plaited, wrapped
Dimensions:
93.0 x 12.0 x 54.0 cm
Object Type:
Food Gathering and Preparation
Place:
Amazonas State or Bolívar State, Guayana Region; Venezuela
Catalog Number:
27/146
Barcode:
270146.000
See related items:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Food Gathering and Preparation
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6c1e223af-3f17-4a37-8291-ca0306e18f94
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_415553

Celt

Culture/People:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)  Search this
Previous owner:
Christian F. Witzke, Non-Indian, 1856-1921  Search this
Seller:
Christian F. Witzke, Non-Indian, 1856-1921  Search this
Object Name:
Celt
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Pecked, ground
Object Type:
Woodworking tools
Place:
Guayana Region; Venezuela
Catalog Number:
4/8861
Barcode:
048861.000
See related items:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Woodworking tools
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6dab26cb4-f23d-4e05-9437-8e40d2385560
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_52414
Online Media:

Sash/Belt

Culture/People:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)  Search this
Seller:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Previous owner:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Collector:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Object Name:
Sash/Belt
Media/Materials:
Glass bead/beads, cordage
Techniques:
Loom beadwork, sewn
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments: Accessories
Place:
Upper Essequibo River; Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region; Guyana
Catalog Number:
4/9914
Barcode:
049914.000
See related items:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Clothing/Garments: Accessories
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6f52c31e0-53ef-43ef-97fb-57696519c8a7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_53764
Online Media:

Woman's apron

Culture/People:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)  Search this
Seller:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Previous owner:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Collector:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Object Name:
Woman's apron
Media/Materials:
Glass bead/beads, cordage
Techniques:
Loom beadwork
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments
Place:
Upper Essequibo River; Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region; Guyana
Catalog Number:
4/9915
Barcode:
049915.000
See related items:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Clothing/Garments
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws61fd4c7b1-9798-4f34-aa31-d41b129cc6e1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_53765
Online Media:

Arrow

Culture/People:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)  Search this
Seller:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Previous owner:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Collector:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Object Name:
Arrow
Media/Materials:
Reed, iron point
Techniques:
Cut, wrapped
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Upper Essequibo River; Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region; Guyana
Catalog Number:
4/9923
Barcode:
049923.000
See related items:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws606f8f33e-1a83-46e5-8c8c-5f1a767f7634
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_53773
Online Media:

Arrow

Culture/People:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)  Search this
Seller:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Previous owner:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Collector:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Object Name:
Arrow
Media/Materials:
Reed, iron point
Techniques:
Cut, wrapped
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Upper Essequibo River; Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region; Guyana
Catalog Number:
4/9924
Barcode:
049924.000
See related items:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws629497999-69c8-432e-9782-396619fe9934
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_53774
Online Media:

Arrow

Culture/People:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)  Search this
Seller:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Previous owner:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Collector:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Object Name:
Arrow
Media/Materials:
Reed, iron point
Techniques:
Cut, wrapped
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Upper Essequibo River; Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region; Guyana
Catalog Number:
4/9925
Barcode:
049925.000
See related items:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e2176c82-83ab-438f-9f5e-d7c7995da47d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_53775
Online Media:

Bow

Culture/People:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)  Search this
Seller:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Previous owner:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Collector:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Object Name:
Bow
Media/Materials:
Wood, cordage
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Upper Essequibo River; Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region; Guyana
Catalog Number:
4/9926
Barcode:
049926.000
See related items:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws642317048-1345-4568-9696-f9612c221aae
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_53776
Online Media:

Blowgun

Culture/People:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)  Search this
Seller:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Previous owner:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Collector:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Object Name:
Blowgun
Media/Materials:
Wood, tree pitch/gum
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Upper Essequibo River; Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region; Guyana
Catalog Number:
4/9927
Barcode:
049927.000
See related items:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6208bb27d-5448-4d3f-a10b-9897abde6cd5
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_53777
Online Media:

Sash/Belt

Culture/People:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)  Search this
Collector:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Object Name:
Sash/Belt
Media/Materials:
Cotton yarn
Techniques:
Woven
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments: Accessories
Place:
Cuyuni River headwaters; Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region; Guyana
Catalog Number:
5/7315
Barcode:
057315.000
See related items:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Clothing/Garments: Accessories
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws68599c30c-e02d-4d82-aa42-1c941ac09498
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_61429
Online Media:

Violin and bow

Culture/People:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)  Search this
Collector:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Object Name:
Violin and bow
Media/Materials:
Wood, sinew, tree pitch/gum
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Music and Sound
Place:
Upper Essequibo River; Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region; Guyana
Catalog Number:
5/7341
Barcode:
057341.000
See related items:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Music and Sound
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6c3ad785a-4469-47f4-b15b-c4ae2ba97226
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_61455
Online Media:

Shaman's robe (Image withheld)

Culture/People:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)  Search this
Collector:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Object Name:
Shaman's robe (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Hawk feather/feathers, cordage
Techniques:
Wrapped, tied
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Native Term:
wahsoowa
Place:
Cuyuni River headwaters; Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region; Guyana
Catalog Number:
5/7359
Barcode:
057359.000
See related items:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6defa4cf9-dec5-407e-bbad-1319c8f988d8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_61473

Armband (Image withheld)

Culture/People:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)  Search this
Collector:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Object Name:
Armband (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Hawk claw/claws, glass bead/beads, cordage, feather/feathers
Techniques:
Strung
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Native Term:
weeahbokamuk
Place:
Cuyuni River headwaters; Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region; Guyana
Catalog Number:
5/7366
Barcode:
057366.000
See related items:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Shamanic objects
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws61194953d-7687-43b6-bf83-e5d04421b3eb
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_61912

Poison and container

Culture/People:
probably Piaroa (attributed); collected from the Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)  Search this
Collector:
Arthur Olney Friel (Arthur O. Friel), Non-Indian, 1885-1959  Search this
Previous owner:
Arthur Olney Friel (Arthur O. Friel), Non-Indian, 1885-1959  Search this
Donor:
Arthur Olney Friel (Arthur O. Friel), Non-Indian, 1885-1959  Search this
Object Name:
Poison and container
Media/Materials:
Gourd, vegetal material
Techniques:
Cut
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Río Ventuari, Río Sipapo; Amazonas State, Guayana Region; Venezuela
Catalog Number:
11/3508
Barcode:
113508.000
See related items:
Piaroa
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6de7e6007-d398-445b-ac07-64afea31fd07
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_122342
Online Media:

Woman's apron

Culture/People:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)  Search this
Collector:
Dr. Herbert Spencer Dickey (Herbert S. Dickey), Non-Indian, 1876-1948  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Herbert Spencer Dickey (Herbert S. Dickey), Non-Indian, 1876-1948  Search this
Seller:
Dr. Herbert Spencer Dickey (Herbert S. Dickey), Non-Indian, 1876-1948  Search this
Object Name:
Woman's apron
Media/Materials:
Glass bead/beads, seed/seeds, cotton twine/string
Techniques:
Loom beadwork
Dimensions:
32 x 32 x 6 cm
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments
Place:
Upper Río Orinoco; Venezuela
Date created:
circa 1900
Catalog Number:
16/331
Barcode:
160331.000
See related items:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Clothing/Garments
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6996bc22f-f44f-4e02-bbeb-c3dedaffc920
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_171926
Online Media:

Basket tray

Culture/People:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)  Search this
Collector:
Dr. Herbert Spencer Dickey (Herbert S. Dickey), Non-Indian, 1876-1948  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Herbert Spencer Dickey (Herbert S. Dickey), Non-Indian, 1876-1948  Search this
Seller:
Dr. Herbert Spencer Dickey (Herbert S. Dickey), Non-Indian, 1876-1948  Search this
Object Name:
Basket tray
Media/Materials:
Larouma fiber, cordage
Techniques:
Twill-plaited
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Upper Río Orinoco; Venezuela
Catalog Number:
16/332
Barcode:
160332.000
See related items:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws68e080e1b-346d-4fa0-9f00-21e66fd5aa8f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_171927
Online Media:

Basket

Culture/People:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)  Search this
Collector:
Dr. Herbert Spencer Dickey (Herbert S. Dickey), Non-Indian, 1876-1948  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Herbert Spencer Dickey (Herbert S. Dickey), Non-Indian, 1876-1948  Search this
Seller:
Dr. Herbert Spencer Dickey (Herbert S. Dickey), Non-Indian, 1876-1948  Search this
Object Name:
Basket
Media/Materials:
Larouma fiber, cordage
Techniques:
Twill-plaited
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Upper Río Orinoco; Venezuela
Catalog Number:
16/333
Barcode:
160333.000
See related items:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e43e9878-a33b-43ec-a9ac-c584d98b6368
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_171928
Online Media:

Basket

Culture/People:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)  Search this
Collector:
Dr. Herbert Spencer Dickey (Herbert S. Dickey), Non-Indian, 1876-1948  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Herbert Spencer Dickey (Herbert S. Dickey), Non-Indian, 1876-1948  Search this
Seller:
Dr. Herbert Spencer Dickey (Herbert S. Dickey), Non-Indian, 1876-1948  Search this
Object Name:
Basket
Media/Materials:
Larouma fiber, cordage
Techniques:
Twill-plaited
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Upper Río Orinoco; Venezuela
Catalog Number:
16/334
Barcode:
160334.000
See related items:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws64e6b2dfd-7faa-42ce-bd1e-ac5a0e21e1ae
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_171929
Online Media:

Spindle, spindle whorl, and fiber/yarn

Culture/People:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)  Search this
Collector:
Dr. Herbert Spencer Dickey (Herbert S. Dickey), Non-Indian, 1876-1948  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Herbert Spencer Dickey (Herbert S. Dickey), Non-Indian, 1876-1948  Search this
Seller:
Dr. Herbert Spencer Dickey (Herbert S. Dickey), Non-Indian, 1876-1948  Search this
Object Name:
Spindle, spindle whorl, and fiber/yarn
Media/Materials:
Wood, fish bone, cotton yarn
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Weaving tools/equipment
Place:
Upper Río Orinoco; Venezuela
Catalog Number:
16/335
Barcode:
160335.000
See related items:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Weaving tools/equipment
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws68111636f-f8e2-4e4c-a8d6-1039b6b35b40
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_171930
Online Media:

Cordage (unfinished)

Culture/People:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)  Search this
Collector:
Dr. Herbert Spencer Dickey (Herbert S. Dickey), Non-Indian, 1876-1948  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Herbert Spencer Dickey (Herbert S. Dickey), Non-Indian, 1876-1948  Search this
Seller:
Dr. Herbert Spencer Dickey (Herbert S. Dickey), Non-Indian, 1876-1948  Search this
Object Name:
Cordage (unfinished)
Media/Materials:
Cotton (unspun)
Techniques:
Twisted
Object Type:
Materials: Prepared
Place:
Upper Río Orinoco; Venezuela
Catalog Number:
16/336
Barcode:
160336.000
See related items:
Ye'kuana (Makiritare/Mayagone)
Materials: Prepared
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6035ae215-93f2-49aa-8833-5876f1c7b5ad
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_171931
Online Media:

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