Spear

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Date created: 1880-1900

Culture/People: possibly Diné (Navajo) (attributed)
Collector: Albert Green Heath (Albert G. Heath), Non-Indian, 1888-1953
Previous owner: Albert Green Heath (Albert G. Heath), Non-Indian, 1888-1953
Donor: Albert Green Heath (Albert G. Heath), Non-Indian, 1888-1953

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Albert Green Heath (1888-1953, a noted collector of Indian artifacts); purchased by MAI from Albert Green Heath circa 1918.
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Place: Fort Defiance, Navajo Reservation; Apache County; Arizona; USA

See related items: Diné (Navajo); Hunting/Fishing/Warfare

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 8/6879
Barcode: 086879.000

Object Type: Hunting/Fishing/Warfare

Object Name: Spear
Media/Materials: Wood, iron point, sinew
Techniques: Carved, tied

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a27181f3-3822-49d8-8f22-413681e5d290

Record ID: NMAI_93884