Basket

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Date created: 1880-1900

Culture/People: Pomo
Possible collector: Judge Nathan Bijur, Non-Indian, 1862-1930
Previous owner: Judge Nathan Bijur, Non-Indian, 1862-1930; Lilly Prochownick Bijur (Mrs. Nathan Bijur), Non-Indian, 1867-1944; Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972; Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982
Seller: Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972; Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982

Collection History: Collection history unknown, but probably acquired by Judge Nathan Bijur (1862-1930) between 1905 and 1910; inherited by his widow Lilly Prochownick Bijur (1867-1944) and son Harry Ash Bijur (1887-1972); purchased by MAI from Harry Bijur and his wife Madeline Bijur (1901-1982) in 1946.
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Place: Central California; California; USA (inferred)

See related items: Pomo; Containers and Vessels

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 20/8316
Barcode: 208316.000

Object Type: Containers and Vessels

Object Name: Basket
Media/Materials: Willow, sedge root, bulrush root, woodpecker scalp/scalps
Techniques: Coiled
Dimensions: 14.5 x 6.5 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws66045cde4-ec9f-43ed-a3c4-bd62228aa0d8

Record ID: NMAI_222594