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Charm/Amulet

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; possibly collected by Carl Rungius (1869-1959, a wildlife artist) at an unknown date; given or transferred to his uncle, Dr. Clemens F. Fulda (1846-1914), at an unknown date; purchased by George Heye from Clemens Fulda in 1912.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Yup'ik [Norton Sound]
Possible collector
Carl Rungius (Carl Clemens Moritz Rungius), Non-Indian, 1869-1959
Previous owner
Carl Rungius (Carl Clemens Moritz Rungius), Non-Indian, 1869-1959
Dr. Clemens F. Fulda, Non-Indian, 1846-1914
Seller
Dr. Clemens F. Fulda, Non-Indian, 1846-1914
Object Name
Charm/Amulet
Media/Materials
Ivory
Techniques
Carved
Object Type
Personal items
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