Object Details
- Collection History
- Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from the Robert Green Co. (probably in California) in 1922 using funds donated by Thea (Mrs. George) Heye.
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- Data Source
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Culture/People
- probably Pomo (attributed)
- Previous owner
- Robert Green Co.
- Seller
- Robert Green Co.
- Presenter/funding source
- Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935
- Object Name
- Basket baby-carrier
- Media/Materials
- Hazel, willow, sedge root, redbud, hide thong/babiche
- Techniques
- Twined
- Object Type
- Transportation Items: Baby carriers
