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Collection History
Collected in 1926 during an expedition led by George Palmer Putnam (1887-1950) and sponsored by the American Geographical Society (New York, New York); purchased by MAI from George Palmer Putnam in 1927.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Iglulingmiut Inuit (Iglulirmiut)
Collector
George Palmer Putnam (G.P. Putnam), Non-Indian, 1887-1950
Expedition leader
George Palmer Putnam (G.P. Putnam), Non-Indian, 1887-1950
Expedition sponsor
American Geographical Society
Seller
George Palmer Putnam (G.P. Putnam), Non-Indian, 1887-1950
Object Name
Handle
Media/Materials
Antler
Techniques
Perforated
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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