Canoe model and paddle/paddles

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Culture/People: Dene (Northern Athabascan)
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: Western Subarctic; Alaska; Canada, USA (inferred)

See related items: Dene (Northern Athabascan); Watercraft and accessories

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 20/8812
Barcode: 208812.000

Object Type: Watercraft and accessories

Object Name: Canoe model and paddle/paddles
Media/Materials: Birchbark, wood
Techniques: Painted

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6bd80c767-2fca-4e2a-8505-de62112edcfc

Record ID: NMAI_223065