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Headband with spool (Image withheld)

Object Details

Collection History
Collected by Grace Nicholson (1877-1948, a California basket collector and dealer) between 1901 and 1916; purchased by MAI from Grace Nicholson in 1916 using funds donated by MAI trustee Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Karuk (Karok) (attributed)
Collector
Grace Nicholson, Non-Indian, 1877-1948
Previous owner
Grace Nicholson, Non-Indian, 1877-1948
Seller
Grace Nicholson, Non-Indian, 1877-1948
Presenter/funding source
Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928
Date created
1880-1915
Object Name
Headband with spool (Image withheld)
Media/Materials
Deerhide/deerskin, woodpecker scalp/scalps, hide thong/babiche, wood
Techniques
Sewn, tied, carved
Object Type
Ceremonial/Ritual items
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