Mat needle

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Culture/People: Meskwaki (Fox)
Possible collector: Milford G. Chandler (M.G. Chandler), Non-Indian, 1889-1981
Previous owner: Milford G. Chandler (M.G. Chandler), Non-Indian, 1889-1981
Seller: Milford G. Chandler (M.G. Chandler), Non-Indian, 1889-1981

Collection History: Formerly in the collection of Indian art collector Milford G. Chandler (1889-1981) and possibly collected by him; purchased by MAI from Milford Chandler in 1925.
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Place: Sac and Fox Reservation (Mesquakie Indian Settlement); Tama County; Iowa; USA

See related items: Meskwaki (Fox); Basketmaking and fiber-working tools

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 14/1261
Barcode: 141261.000

Object Type: Basketmaking and fiber-working tools

Object Name: Mat needle
Media/Materials: Silver
Techniques: Stamped

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws603b7621a-49a0-45cd-94a5-685d2d55287e

Record ID: NMAI_151848