Formerly in the collection of Senator Daniel K. Inouye (1924-2012, D-Hawaii) and probably received as a gift in recognition of his service to American Indians as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (1987-1995 and 2001-2003); donated to NMAI by Senator Inouye’s widow Irene Hirano Inouye (1948-2020) in 2013. Have a concern, a correction, […]
Basket (Image withheld)
Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI in 1916 from Ye Olde Curiosity Shop (Seattle, Washington), which was owned and operated by James E. Standley (1854-1940), using funds donated by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928). Have a concern, a correction, or something to add? Contact us: https://nmai.si.edu/collections-statement Basket (Image withheld) Spruce root, hide thong/babiche Twined
Line Attached To Seal & Sea Otter Spear
Illus. Fig. 142, p. 149 in Crowell, Aron, Amy F. Steffian, and Gordon L. Pullar. 2001. Looking both ways: heritage and identity of the Alutiiq people. Fairbanks, Alaska: University of Alaska Press. Identified there: “Punehpak – braided sinew line, Katmai (Qayihwik). Alaska Peninsula, 1879-1882. Length of bundle 13 cm.. Alutiiq women twisted sinew fibers from […]
Grave house panel/element (Image withheld)
Collected in 1902 by Louis Lafayette Bales (L. L. Bales, 1849-1929, an Alaskan trader who acquired artifacts for Ye Olde Curiosity Shop (Seattle, Washington); purchased by MAI in 1919, possibly from Ye Olde Curiosity Shop. Have a concern, a correction, or something to add? Contact us: https://nmai.si.edu/collections-statement Grave house panel/element (Image withheld) Wood Carved
Pipe bowl
Collected by Lieutenant George T. Emmons (1852-1945, US Navy 1881-1899) at an unknown date; purchased by George Heye from George T. Emmons in 1906. Have a concern, a correction, or something to add? Contact us: https://nmai.si.edu/collections-statement Pipe bowl Stone Carved
Mask
Formerly in the collection of Senator Daniel K. Inouye (1924-2012, D-Hawaii) and probably received as a gift in recognition of his service to American Indians as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (1987-1995 and 2001-2003); donated to NMAI by Senator Inouye’s widow Irene Hirano Inouye (1948-2020) in 2013. Have a concern, a correction, […]
Lamp
Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from an unknown source in 1921. Have a concern, a correction, or something to add? Contact us: https://nmai.si.edu/collections-statement Lamp Stone Carved 8.9 x 20.1 x 18.6 cm
Quiver
Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from an unknown source circa 1920. Have a concern, a correction, or something to add? Contact us: https://nmai.si.edu/collections-statement Quiver Wood Painted
Hat/cap
Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from an unknown source in 1926. Have a concern, a correction, or something to add? Contact us: https://nmai.si.edu/collections-statement Hat/cap Hide Patchwork
Calendar
Collection history unknown; purchased by George Heye from an unknown source circa 1909. Have a concern, a correction, or something to add? Contact us: https://nmai.si.edu/collections-statement Calendar Wood Incised, painted