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Hairbrush

Object Details

Collection History
Collected from Francisco Mendoza (Opata) in 1922 by Edward H. Davis (1862-1951, a rancher and field collector for MAI) during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Opata
Previous owner
Francisco Mendoza (Francisco Mendoja), Opata
Collector
Edward H. Davis (Edward Harvey Davis/E. H. Davis), Non-Indian, 1862-1951
Object Name
Hairbrush
Media/Materials
Agave/Maguey fiber, cordage
Techniques
Wrapped, tied
Object Type
Personal items
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