Mat

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Culture/People: probably Iñupiaq (attributed)
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
Seller: Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972

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 in 1965.
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Place: Alaska; USA

See related items: Iñupiaq; Furnishings (Home)

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 23/5910
Barcode: 235910.000

Object Type: Furnishings (Home)

Object Name: Mat
Media/Materials: Hide, fur
Techniques: Appliquéd
Dimensions: 57 x 56 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws612d87ae7-342e-4fa2-b151-98c788f51d54

Record ID: NMAI_251228