Miniature basket

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Culture/People: Akimel O'odham (Pima)
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; formerly in the collection of Judge Nathan Bijur (1862-1930); 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: Arizona; USA

See related items: Akimel O'odham (Pima); Made-for-Sale items and Souvenirs

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 20/8359
Barcode: 208359.000

Object Type: Made-for-Sale items and Souvenirs

Object Name: Miniature basket
Media/Materials: Cattail, glass bead/beads, willow, devil's claw/martynia
Techniques: Coiled, stitched

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws61ab10bce-405d-44d0-a937-c87740e87d38

Record ID: NMAI_222637