Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0401 | |
| Category | Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Brush | |
| Culture | Navajo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Navajo Indian Reservation | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1930-1950 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Grass stems; Cotton string | |
| Description | Brush made from grass stems gathered into bundle and secured near one end with strip of cotton cloth; Used primarily for sweeping corn from grinding stone or sweeping hogan floor, but also for combing hair. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 6.0, Length = 35.5 | |