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Pipe cleaner/tamper and pipebag

Object Details

Collection History
Purchased by Raymond J. Ryan (1921-1992), possibly from Iroqrafts (Ohsweken, Ontario), at an unknown date; inherited by his sister Agnes Murphy (1912-1994); donated to NMAI by Agnes Murphy in 1992.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Iroquois (attributed)
Previous seller
Iroqrafts, Ltd.
Collector
Raymond J. Ryan, Non-Indian, 1921-1992
Previous owner
Raymond J. Ryan, Non-Indian, 1921-1992
Agnes Murphy (Agnes Ryan), Non-Indian, 1912-1994
Donor
Agnes Murphy (Agnes Ryan), Non-Indian, 1912-1994
Date created
1970-1990
Object Name
Pipe cleaner/tamper and pipebag
Media/Materials
Wood, antler, commercial suede, commercial suede thong, cotton cloth, sage, paper, glass bead/beads
Techniques
Sewn, carved, strung, fringed
Dimensions
22.3 x 7.1 x 4.6 cm
Object Type
Pipes and Smoking
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