Siberian Shaman

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Date created: 2003

Culture/People: Chugach Sugpiaq (Alutiiq)
Artist/Maker: Denise Wallace (Denise Hottinger), Chugach Sugpiaq (Alutiiq), b. 1957 and Samuel Wallace, Non-Indian, 1936-2010
Previous owner: Carol Kauffman, Non-Indian
Donor: Carol Kauffman, Non-Indian

Collection History: Formerly in the collection of Dr. Carol Kauffman; donated to NMAI by Dr. Kaufmann in 2024.
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Place: Hawaii; USA
Archipelago: Polynesia
Island Grouping: Hawaiian Islands

See related items: Chugach Sugpiaq (Alutiiq); Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 27/816
Barcode: 270816.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Title: Siberian Shaman
Object Name: Pendant
Media/Materials: Silver, gold, fossil walrus ivory, fossil dinosaur bone
Techniques: Bezel-set/stone-setting, engraved, soldered
Dimensions: 13 x 7 x 1 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws64b59997a-bed6-4dc1-a5f8-44130c76978a

Record ID: NMAI_417794