Bark shredder

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Culture/People: Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka)

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from an unknown source in 1949.
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Place: British Columbia; Canada

See related items: Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka); Basketmaking and fiber-working tools

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 21/3998
Barcode: 213998.000

Object Type: Basketmaking and fiber-working tools

Object Name: Bark shredder
Media/Materials: Whale bone
Techniques: Carved

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ecd6294c-6141-49a5-8e6c-13bcd70846bc

Record ID: NMAI_228425