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Catalog Number CAS 0143-0115   CAS 0143-0115; Quiver
Category Bead & Leatherwork; Weaponry
Object Name Quiver
Culture Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Animal hide; Wood; Sinew; Thread
Description Quiver made of two long strips of tanned hide sewn together to form tubular pouch; Separate piece sewn to bottom and wooden rod incorporated along each side for support; Front panel is decorated with elaborate cutout and appliqué' designs done in a light-colored hide; Narrow hide strap fastened to top and near bottom.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 63.5, Width = 11.6, Length = ca. 6.0