Bark beater

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Date created: 1985

Culture/People: Makah
Collector: Leo J. Frachtenberg (Leo Joachim Frachtenberg/Leo J. Frachtenburg), Non-Indian, 1883-1930

Collection History: Collected in 1916 by Leo J. Frachtenberg (1883-1930, an anthropologist who specialized in Native American languages) during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.
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Place: Neah Bay, Makah Reservation; Clallam County; Washington; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 5/9985
Barcode: 059985.000

Object Type: Basketmaking and fiber-working tools

Object Name: Bark beater
Media/Materials: Animal Bone
Techniques: Carved, grooved
Dimensions: 26.4 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6915e4313-2304-417a-acde-f4ebec051ec3

Record ID: NMAI_64665