Miniature basket

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Culture/People: Pomo
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
Donor: 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); donated to MAI by Harry Bijur and his wife Madeline Bijur (1901-1982) in 1965.
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Place: Central California; California; USA (inferred)

See related items: Pomo; Made-for-Sale items and Souvenirs

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 23/5709
Barcode: 235709.000

Object Type: Made-for-Sale items and Souvenirs

Object Name: Miniature basket
Media/Materials: Sedge root, bulrush root
Techniques: Coiled

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6cf9c5185-c806-4400-8a80-97c67a2146b5

Record ID: NMAI_251024