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70-9-47.1

From: North America | United States of America | Michigan

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 70-9-47.1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ottawa (uncertain) | Ojibwa (uncertain)
Provenience North America | United States of America | Michigan
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Birchbark
Description

Birchwood-sewn to make a square box-the four sides and cover are very rough in texture, while the inside is very smooth and soft-the cover is very rippley-there are three clasps on the cover-two set as hinges one the back and one small clasp to open the cover at the front.

Height 9 cm
Length 15.01 cm
Width 9 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970

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