Mat

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Culture/People
probably Iñupiaq (attributed)
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
Seller
Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972
Object Name
Mat
Media/Materials
Hide, fur
Techniques
Appliquéd
Dimensions
57 x 56 cm
Object Type
Furnishings (Home)
Place
Alaska; USA
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 in 1965.
Catalog Number
23/5910
Barcode
235910.000
See related items
Iñupiaq
Furnishings (Home)
Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
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