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Parfleche bag

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Albert Green Heath (1888-1953, a noted collector of Indian artifacts); donated to MAI by Albert Green Heath in 1918.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Salish (Flathead)
Previous owner
Albert Green Heath (Albert G. Heath), Non-Indian, 1888-1953
Donor
Albert Green Heath (Albert G. Heath), Non-Indian, 1888-1953
Object Name
Parfleche bag
Media/Materials
Rawhide, paint, wool cloth
Techniques
Painted
Object Type
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
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