Feather case/box

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Date created: 1800-1850

Culture/People: Maráon (Marawan)
MAI agent: George Gustav Heye (GGH), Non-Indian, 1874-1957
Presenter/funding source: Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased by George Heye from an unknown source in Paris, France, in 1930 using funds donated by Thea (Mrs. George) Heye.
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Place: Brazil border area; French Guiana (inferred)

See related items: Maráon (Marawan); Ceremonial/Ritual items

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 17/7005
Barcode: 177005.000

Object Type: Ceremonial/Ritual items

Object Name: Feather case/box
Media/Materials: Bamboo, tree pitch/gum
Techniques: Cut, incised

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6680bdea2-3db8-409c-b162-2c3e97d0f29c

Record ID: NMAI_189094