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Seed beater

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Frederick W. Skiff (1868-1947, a Portland, Oregon, accountant and antiquarian); purchased by MAI from Frederick Skiff in 1927.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Nuwuvi (Southern Paiute)
Previous owner
Frederick W. Skiff (Frederick Woodward Skiff/F.W. Skiff), Non-Indian, 1868-1947
Seller
Frederick W. Skiff (Frederick Woodward Skiff/F.W. Skiff), Non-Indian, 1868-1947
Object Name
Seed beater
Media/Materials
Sumac, wood, cordage
Techniques
Twined
Object Type
Food Gathering and Preparation
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