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Whetstone case

Object Details

Collection History
Formerly owned by Charlie Metawashish (Charley Metowe'cic, Mistassini Cree); collected from him in December 1929 or January 1930 by anthropologist Frank G. Speck (1881-1950); purchased by MAI from Frank Speck in 1930.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Mistassini Cree
Previous owner
Charlie Metawashish (Charley Metowe'cic/M8toroécic), Mistassini Cree
Seller
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950
Collector
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950
Date created
1910-1930
Object Name
Whetstone case
Media/Materials
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Techniques
Sewn, fringed
Object Type
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
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