Object number:
H16.2427
Object name:
hair pin
Date made:
April 18-28, 1914; April 18-28, 1914
Material/Technique:
Manzanita wood, abalone pendants, red shafted flicker quill
Credit line:
Museum Purchase; Charles P. Wilcomb Collection
Copyright status:
Copyright Undetermined
Physical description:
Hair pin, manzanita wood. Decorated with abalone pendants.
Content description:
Worn in headdress in ceremonials.
Cultural affinity:
Pomo
Field collection place:
Lakeport, California
Field collection date:
April 18-28, 1914
Field collector(s):
Charles Presby Wilcomb

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