Mat needle

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Culture/People: Makah
Previous owner: Free Museum of Science and Art (University of Pennsylvania Museum) (University Museum, University of Pennsylvania)

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of the Free Museum of Science/University Museum at the University of Pennsylvania; acquired by George Heye in 1908 through an exchange with the Free Museum.
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Place: Neah Bay, Makah Reservation; Clallam County; Washington; USA

See related items: Makah; Basketmaking and fiber-working tools

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 1/9480
Barcode: 019480.000

Object Type: Basketmaking and fiber-working tools
Native Term: tu-da-his-yek

Object Name: Mat needle
Media/Materials: Wood
Techniques: Carved

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws601b51724-49ea-42f7-9207-6bc6f3ce801f

Record ID: NMAI_20651