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Grease Dish

Date1895-1901

Mediumalder

DimensionsOther: 5.1 × 12.7 × 12.7 cm (2 × 5 × 5 in.)

ClassificationsCeremonial Objects

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Ceremonies
Wood Carving

Paper Field ReferencesCMH VII-B-303

Object numberHRC 00303

Descriptionshells inlaid on top edge, carved from 1 piece of wood, ends slightly higher than sides. relief carving on ends only. 9 opercular shell inlay still remaining in top edge, 7 empty holes. dish darkened all over from grease.
Exhibition HistorySmithsonian Washington (9-66) not sent?

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