Seal-headed net float

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Date created: circa 1880

Culture/People: Bering Strait Iñupiaq
Previous owner: Frank M. Covert (F. M. Covert), Non-Indian, 1858-1929
Seller: 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 1908.
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Place: Cape Prince of Wales; Bering Straits Native Corporation; Alaska; USA

See related items: Bering Strait Iñupiaq; Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
On View: NMAI, Washington DC: Window on Collections, Animals

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 1/8311
Barcode: 018311.000

Object Type: Hunting/Fishing/Warfare

Object Name: Seal-headed net float
Media/Materials: Wood, glass bead/beads, animal hair, hide thong/babiche
Techniques: Carved, inlaid
Dimensions: 28 x 6 x 5.5 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6756dbab1-8795-4dc3-9473-8599789e40cb

Record ID: NMAI_19414