Knife/Dagger and sheath

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Culture/People: Tlingit
Previous owner: Judge Nathan Bijur, Non-Indian, 1862-1930; Lilly Prochownick Bijur (Mrs. Nathan Bijur), Non-Indian, 1867-1944; Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972; Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982
Seller: Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972; Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Judge Nathan Bijur (1862-1930); inherited by his widow Lilly Prochownick Bijur (1867-1944) and son Harry Ash Bijur (1887-1972); purchased by MAI from Harry Bijur and his wife Madeline Bijur (1901-1982) in 1946.
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Place: Alaska; USA

See related items: Tlingit; Hunting/Fishing/Warfare: Warfare

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 20/8651
Barcode: 208651.000

Object Type: Hunting/Fishing/Warfare: Warfare

Object Name: Knife/Dagger and sheath
Media/Materials: Caribou hide/skin, metal
Techniques: Hammered
Dimensions: 55.5 x 7.5 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws69572dc0f-bebb-4cfc-97c9-bdda4ce844ad

Record ID: NMAI_222492