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Artist Unidentified (Native American)

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101 objects

Ceremonial Pipe, Haida

ca. 1850
black slate
Gift of Rufus K. Sewall
1896.8
Image of Ceremonial Pipe, Haida
 

Water Jar or Olla

ca. 1880
terracotta
Gift of Mrs. Herbert E. Hawkes
1970.31
Image of Water Jar or Olla
 

Anasazi Bowl

ca. 200-1300
clay with white and black slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.14
Image of Anasazi Bowl
 

Anasazi Bowl

ca. 200-1300
clay with grey and black slip on canvas
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.25
Image of Anasazi Bowl
 

Anasazi Bowl

ca. 1030 -1200
clay with white and grey slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.36
Image of Anasazi Bowl
 

Mesa Verde Type Pueblo II Pitcher with Snake Effigy

900-1150
clay with white and black slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.38
Image of Mesa Verde Type Pueblo II Pitcher with Snake Effigy
 

Jug (Anasazi)

200 - 1300
clay with light brown slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.39
Image of Jug (Anasazi)
 

Mimbres Scoop

ca. 1200
clay with black slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.40
Image of Mimbres Scoop
 

Native American woven bowl

n.d.
woven grass
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.41
Image of Native American woven bowl
 

Bowl (Anasazi)

ca. 200-1300
clay with grey and black slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.4
Image of Bowl (Anasazi)
 

Drinking Mug (Anasazi)

ca. 200-1300
clay with grey and black slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.5
Image of Drinking Mug (Anasazi)
 

Bowl with snake image

n.d.
clay with brown slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.6
Image of Bowl with snake image
 

Jug with Handle (Anasazi)

ca. 200-1300
clay with black slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.7
Image of Jug with Handle (Anasazi)
 

Small bowl with horned-toad motif (Mimbres?)

n.d.
clay with brown slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.8
Image of Small bowl with horned-toad motif (Mimbres?)
 

Stone bird censor (Hohokam)

n.d.
stone
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.9
Image of Stone bird censor (Hohokam)
 

Small vessel (Anasazi)

ca. 200-1300
clay with black and white slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.10
Image of Small vessel (Anasazi)
 

Miniature bowl with decorations and animal head (Anasazi?)

ca. 200-1300
light brown slip and dark brown slip on clay
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.11
Image of Miniature bowl with decorations and animal head (Anasazi?)
 

Small Bowl (Anasazi)

ca. 200-1300
clay with grey and black slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.12
Image of Small Bowl (Anasazi)
 

Small vessel with high-relief snake motif (hanging pot?)

n.d.
clay
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.13
Image of Small vessel with high-relief snake motif (hanging pot?)
 

Miniature jug (Anasazi)

ca. 200-1300
clay with light gray and black slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.15
Image of Miniature jug (Anasazi)
 

Miniature red clay jug, Native American

n.d.
red clay with remnants of black slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.16
Image of Miniature red clay jug, Native American
 

Stone censor (bird or turtle motif) Native American

n.d.
stone
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.17
Image of Stone censor (bird or turtle motif) Native American
 

Bird figure (whistle or lamp), Native American

n.d.
clay with gray and black slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.18
Image of Bird figure (whistle or lamp), Native American
 

Miniature jug with dots (Anasazi)

ca. 200-1300
clay with light gray and black slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.19
Image of Miniature jug with dots (Anasazi)
 

Red clay bowl with small bird figure, Native American

n.d.
red clay with red and black slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.20
Image of Red clay bowl with small bird figure, Native American
 

Small deep bowl (Anasazi)

ca. 200-1300
clay with light gray and black slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.21
Image of Small deep bowl (Anasazi)
 

Miniature scoop (Anasazi)

ca. 200-1300
clay with light grey and black slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.22
Image of Miniature scoop (Anasazi)
 

Miniature scoop (Anasazi)

ca. 200-1300
clay with white and black slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.23
Image of Miniature scoop (Anasazi)
 

Pueblo III Bail-shaped handle with Bowl

1150-1300
clay with white and dark brown slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.24
Image of Pueblo III Bail-shaped handle with Bowl
 

Large Scoop (Anasazi)

ca. 200-1300
clay with white and black slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.26
Image of Large Scoop (Anasazi)
 

Bird vessel with spots (Anasazi?)

ca. 200-1300
clayw ith gray and brown slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.27
Image of Bird vessel with spots (Anasazi?)
 

Bird figure (no head)

n.d.
black slip decoration on clay with white slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.28
Image of Bird figure (no head)
 

Small Scoop (Anasazi) broken

ca. 200-1300
clay with black slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.29
Image of Small Scoop (Anasazi) broken
 

Red clay miniature jug (Anasazi?)

ca. 200-1300
black and red slip on red clay
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.30
Image of Red clay miniature jug (Anasazi?)
 

Miniature jug (Anasazi)

ca. 200-1300
grey and black slip on clay
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.31
Image of Miniature jug (Anasazi)
 

Miniature pendant vessel (Anasazi?)

ca. 200-1300
clay with grey and black slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.32
Image of Miniature pendant vessel (Anasazi?)
 

Miniature jug

n.d.
black slip drips on clay with light grey slip
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.33
Image of Miniature jug
 

Censor carved and decorated in the shape of a snake

n.d.
light clay with brown slip decoration
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.34
Image of Censor carved and decorated in the shape of a snake
 

Woven grass sandal sole

n.d.
woven grass
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.35
Image of Woven grass sandal sole
 

Woven thick grass sandal sole

n.d.
grass or flax
Anonymous Gift
2014.45.37
Image of Woven thick grass sandal sole
 

Handkerchief Basket

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.21
Image of Handkerchief Basket
 

Melon Basket

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.28
Image of Melon Basket
 

Powder Puff Holder (Basket)

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.45
Image of Powder Puff Holder (Basket)
 

Small Hanging Basket

n.d.
sweetgrass
Anonymous Gift
2018.13.36
Image of Small Hanging Basket
 

Fancy Hanging Basket

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.16
Image of Fancy Hanging Basket
 

Sweetgrass Flat Basket, Passamaquoddy

n.d.
sweetgrass
Anonymous Gift
2018.13.56
Image of Sweetgrass Flat Basket, Passamaquoddy
 

Small Handkerchief Basket

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.34
Image of Small Handkerchief Basket
 

Glove Box (Basket)

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.20
Image of Glove Box (Basket)
 

Sewing Basket

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.48
Image of Sewing Basket
 

Small Sewing Basket

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.53
Image of Small Sewing Basket
 

Varnished Square to Round Lunch Basket

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.63
Image of Varnished Square to Round Lunch Basket
 

Cedar Sewing Basket, Micmac

n.d.
cedar
Anonymous Gift
2018.13.30
Image of Cedar Sewing Basket, Micmac
 

Penobscot Fancy Napkin Ring (Basket)

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.40
Image of Penobscot Fancy Napkin Ring (Basket)
 

Napkin Ring (Basket), Wabanaki

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.37
Image of Napkin Ring (Basket), Wabanaki
 

Micmac Acorn Pincushion (Basket)

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.29
Image of Micmac Acorn Pincushion (Basket)
 

Tray (Basket)

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.59
Image of Tray (Basket)
 

Woven Fan

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.12
Image of Woven Fan
 

Sweetgrass Flat Basket

n.d.
sweetgrass
Anonymous Gift
2018.13.55
Image of Sweetgrass Flat Basket
 

Sweetgrass Flat Basket Decorated with Curls

n.d.
sweetgrass
Anonymous Gift
2018.13.57
Image of Sweetgrass Flat Basket Decorated with Curls
 

Penobscot Sweetgrass Broom

n.d.
sweetgrass
Anonymous Gift
2018.13.43
Image of Penobscot Sweetgrass Broom
 

Sewing Basket

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.49
Image of Sewing Basket
 

Passamaquoddy Swirl Flat Basket with Bow on Cover

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.39
Image of Passamaquoddy Swirl Flat Basket with Bow on Cover
 

Trophy-Shaped Basket

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.61
Image of Trophy-Shaped Basket
 

Philomene Nelson Flat Basket

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.44
Image of Philomene Nelson Flat Basket
 

Small Sewing Basket

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.6
Image of Small Sewing Basket
 

Sewing Set, Thimble, Button, Scissors and Mat (Basketry)

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.51
Image of Sewing Set, Thimble, Button, Scissors and Mat (Basketry)
 

Penobscot Round Needle Case (Basket)

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.42
Image of Penobscot Round Needle Case (Basket)
 

Micmac Needle Case (Basket)

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.32
Image of Micmac Needle Case (Basket)
 

Flat Handkerchief Basket (for Travelling)

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.22
Image of Flat Handkerchief Basket (for Travelling)
 

Early Urchin Basket

ca. 1930 - 1940

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.11
Image of Early Urchin Basket
 

Curl-Decorated Basketry Bowl with RIng on Lid

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.4
Image of Curl-Decorated Basketry Bowl with RIng on Lid
 

Shay Family Hong Kong Cord Sewing Basket

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.52
Image of Shay Family Hong Kong Cord Sewing Basket
 

Button Basket

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.2
Image of Button Basket
 

Hong Kong Cord Flat Basket

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.26
Image of Hong Kong Cord Flat Basket
 

Sweetgrass Oval Flat Basket

n.d.
sweetgrass
Anonymous Gift
2018.13.58
Image of Sweetgrass Oval Flat Basket
 

Penobscot Jar Basket over a Chemical Bottle

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.41
Image of Penobscot Jar Basket over a Chemical Bottle
 

Barrel Waste Basket with Side Rings

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.1
Image of Barrel Waste Basket with Side Rings
 

Sewing Basket

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.50
Image of Sewing Basket
 

Small Basketry Hamper with Hong Cord Cord

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.33
Image of Small Basketry Hamper with Hong Cord Cord
 

Fat Braid Sweetgrass Flat Basket

n.d.
sweetgrass
Anonymous Gift
2018.13.19
Image of Fat Braid Sweetgrass Flat Basket
 

Sweetgrass Handkerchief Basket decorated with X design, Passamaquoddy

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.24
Image of Sweetgrass Handkerchief Basket decorated with X design, Passamaquoddy
 

Button Basket with braided sweetgrass decoration

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.3
Image of Button Basket with braided sweetgrass decoration
 

Early Open Basket with Twisted Curls

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.9
Image of Early Open Basket with Twisted Curls
 

Square to Round Open Basket

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.54
Image of Square to Round Open Basket
 

Purse or Flat Shopping Basket with Hong Kong Cord

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.46
Image of Purse or Flat Shopping Basket with Hong Kong Cord
 

Basketry Urn or Vase Holder

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.62
Image of Basketry Urn or Vase Holder
 

Hong Kong Cord and Paper Cord Basketry Mat

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.25
Image of Hong Kong Cord and Paper Cord Basketry Mat
 

Fancy Square Handkerchief Basket, possibly Micmac

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.17
Image of Fancy Square Handkerchief Basket, possibly Micmac
 

Fancy Basket with Bows

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.13
Image of Fancy Basket with Bows
 

Band Basket

ca. 1860 - 1870
split ash
Anonymous Gift
2018.13.47
Image of Band Basket
 

Trinket Basket, probably Abenaki

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.60
Image of Trinket Basket, probably Abenaki
 

Early Tatting Basket

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.10
Image of Early Tatting Basket
 

Shay Family Depression Glass Vase Jar Basket

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.5
Image of Shay Family Depression Glass Vase Jar Basket
 

Fancy Basket with Curls and Two Large RIngs

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.14
Image of Fancy Basket with Curls and Two Large RIngs
 

Handkerchief Basket Block probably Penobscott

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.23
Image of Handkerchief Basket Block probably Penobscott
 

Early Passamaquoddy Fruit Form Basket

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.8
Image of Early Passamaquoddy Fruit Form Basket
 

Early Fancy Basket with Lid

n.d.

Anonymous Gift
2018.13.7
Image of Early Fancy Basket with Lid
 

Necklace

n.d.
turquoise and coral
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John F. McGuigan, Jr.
2019.15.16
Image of Necklace
 

Necklace

n.d.
bone and coral
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John F. McGuigan, Jr.
2019.15.17
Image of Necklace
 

Belt

n.d.
turquoise, silver and leather
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John F. McGuigan, Jr.
2019.15.18
Image of Belt
 

Silver with Stone Inlay (14 pieces)

n.d.
silver with stone inlay
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John F. McGuigan, Jr.
2019.15.19
Image of Silver with Stone Inlay (14 pieces)
 

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