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Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of James P. Farnham (1898-1945, son of sculptor Sally James Farnham); purchased by MAI from James Farnham circa 1918.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Yup'ik [Bristol Bay]
Previous owner
James Paulding Farnham (James P. Farnham), Non-Indian, 1898-1945
Seller
James Paulding Farnham (James P. Farnham), Non-Indian, 1898-1945
Object Name
Arrow
Media/Materials
Wood, animal bone, feather/feathers, cordage, paint
Techniques
Painted, wrapped
Object Type
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
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