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Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; acquired by Frank M. Covert (1858-1929, an Indian artifact dealer in New York) at an unknown date; purchased by George Heye from Frank Covert circa 1904.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Yurok
Seller
Frank M. Covert (F. M. Covert), Non-Indian, 1858-1929
Previous owner
Frank M. Covert (F. M. Covert), Non-Indian, 1858-1929
Object Name
Basket
Media/Materials
Hazel, conifer root, bear grass
Techniques
Twined
Object Type
Containers and Vessels
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