Splint gauge

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Culture/People: Onondaga
Previous owner: John Big Tree (Isaac Johnny John), Seneca, 1877-1967; Cynthia Big Tree, Onondaga, 1893-1971
Seller: Cynthia Big Tree, Onondaga, 1893-1971
MAI agent: William F. Stiles (WFS), Non-Indian, 1912-1980

Collection History: Formerly owned by John Big Tree (Isaac Johnny John, Seneca, 1877-1967); purchased by MAI curator William F. Stiles (1912-1980) from John Big Tree's widow, Cynthia Big Tree (Onondaga, 1893-1971), in 1969.
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Place: New York; USA

See related items: Onondaga; Basketmaking and fiber-working tools

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 24/3939
Barcode: 243939.000

Object Type: Basketmaking and fiber-working tools

Object Name: Splint gauge
Media/Materials: Wood, metal
Techniques: Carved

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws63f24ca7e-cd00-4c78-9d43-3b8a27179e02

Record ID: NMAI_259736