Armband

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Date created: 1908

Culture/People: Onondaga
Previous owner: John Big Tree (Isaac Johnny John), Seneca, 1877-1967; Cynthia Big Tree, Onondaga, 1893-1971
Seller: Cynthia Big Tree, Onondaga, 1893-1971
MAI agent: William F. Stiles (WFS), Non-Indian, 1912-1980

Collection History: Formerly owned by John Big Tree (Isaac Johnny John, Seneca, 1877-1967); purchased by MAI curator William F. Stiles (1912-1980) from John Big Tree's widow, Cynthia Big Tree (Onondaga, 1893-1971), in 1969.
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Place: New York; USA

See related items: Onondaga; Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 24/3946
Barcode: 243946.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Armband
Media/Materials: German silver ("nickel silver"/copper-nickel alloy)
Techniques: Hammered, stamped
Dimensions: 9.0 x 7.5 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6f54d20ae-fad5-4c47-8802-f9dc6b81072b

Record ID: NMAI_259743