Figure (Image withheld)

Culture/People
Menominee (Menomini)
Previous owner
John V. Satterlee (John Valentine Satterlee/Muskinninesia [Little Medicine Man/Little Doctor]), Menominee (Menomini), 1852-1940
Mitchell Work (Michael Work), Non-Indian, 1913-1976
Seller
Mitchell Work (Michael Work), Non-Indian, 1913-1976
Object Name
Figure (Image withheld)
Media/Materials
Wood, horsehair
Techniques
Carved, painted
Object Type
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Place
Keshena, Menominee Reservation; Menominee County; Wisconsin; USA
Collection History
Formerly owned by John V. Satterlee (Muskinninesia [Little Medicine Man/Little Doctor], Menominee, 1852-1940); formerly in the collection of Mitchell Work (1913-1976, an antiques and arts dealer in Nutley, New Jersey); purchased by MAI from Mitchell Work in 1967.
Catalog Number
23/9298
Barcode
239298.000
See related items
Menominee (Menomini)
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
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