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Pot hook

Object Details

Collection History
Collected between 1897 and 1924 by Albert E. Thompson (ca. 1867-1943), who worked for the US government providing training in reindeer management on St. Lawrence Island and in other parts of Alaska; purchased by MAI from Albert E. Thompson in 1924.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Siberian Yupik [Kokuluk, St. Lawrence Island]
Collector
Albert E. Thompson (A. E. Thompson), Non-Indian, ca. 1867-1943
Seller
Albert E. Thompson (A. E. Thompson), Non-Indian, ca. 1867-1943
Date created
probably AD 1600–1875
Object Name
Pot hook
Media/Materials
Antler
Techniques
Carved
Object Type
Food Gathering and Preparation
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