Net shuttle with line/cordage

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Culture/People: possibly Yup'ik (Yupik) or Iñupiaq (attributed)
Seller: Frank M. Covert (F. M. Covert), Non-Indian, 1858-1929
Previous owner: Frank M. Covert (F. M. Covert), Non-Indian, 1858-1929

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Frank M. Covert (1858-1929, a New York dealer); purchased by George Heye from Frank M. Covert circa 1906.
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Place: Alaska; USA (inferred)

See related items: Yup'ik (Yupik); Weaving tools/equipment

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 1/749
Barcode: 010749.000

Object Type: Weaving tools/equipment

Object Name: Net shuttle with line/cordage
Media/Materials: Animal Bone, hide thong/babiche
Techniques: Carved, wrapped

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws660e2b2bd-c77a-416e-9d78-dfbc8637dbdc

Record ID: NMAI_11515