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Root/tuber

Object Details

Collection History
Formerly owned by Sophia Pecore (Menominee, 1863-1922); purchased by MAI from Sophia Pecore in 1918 through John Valentine Satterlee (Muskinninesia [Little Doctor], Menominee, 1852-1940) and Alanson B. Skinner (1886-1925, MAI staff member).
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Menominee (Menomini)
Previous owner
Sophia Pecore, Menominee (Menomini), 1863-1922
Seller
Sophia Pecore, Menominee (Menomini), 1863-1922
MAI agent
Alanson B. Skinner (A. B. Skinner/Alanson Buck Skinner), Non-Indian, 1886-1925
John V. Satterlee (John Valentine Satterlee/Muskinninesia [Little Medicine Man/Little Doctor]), Menominee (Menomini), 1852-1940
Object Name
Root/tuber
Media/Materials
Root/roots
Techniques
Unmodified
Object Type
Medicines/Remedies
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