Spear

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Culture/People: probably Chukchee (attributed); collected from the Siberian Yup'ik
Previous owner: Ye Olde Curiosity Shop
Seller: Ye Olde Curiosity Shop
Seller agent: Joseph E. Standley (J. E. Standley), Non-Indian, 1854-1940

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI circa 1917 from Ye Olde Curiosity Shop (Seattle, Washington), which was owned and operated by James E. Standley (1854-1940).
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Place: Anastasia Bay; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Siberia; Russia

See related items: Chukchee; Siberian Yupik; Hunting/Fishing/Warfare

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 7/644
Barcode: 070644.001

Object Type: Hunting/Fishing/Warfare

Object Name: Spear
Media/Materials: Wood, metal, hide, brass, brass nails
Techniques: Engraved
Dimensions: 119.5 x 11 x 4.5 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6012832dc-4588-46e3-9862-018a03ad3599

Record ID: NMAI_390240