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Hearst Museum object titled Anthropomorph, accession number 2-4787, described as Standing figurine on damaged base, human hair embedded in scalp, figure surmounted by animal head. Carved wood with black and red pigments. Oblong object held in right hand. On base: "[souther] n Alaska [presen]ted by Hon. L. B. Mizner May 77;". The figure is probably a doctor (shaman). Animal at top is his messenger (mink?) whose power the doctor obtained by cutting its tongue (fide Charles Brown, June 1964).

Hearst Museum object titled Anthropomorph, accession number 2-4623, described as Totemic man. Legs broken.

Hearst Museum object titled Armor, accession number 2-7189, described as Cloak, probably elk or moose hide, some plaited cedar bark ties and rawhide thongs. Collar (?) at top, several slits, basal fringe.

Hearst Museum object titled Armor, accession number 2-7188, described as Skin armor; armless jacket; 76 centimeters in length.

Hearst Museum object titled Armor, accession number 2-7187, described as Skin armor; armless jacket; 63 centimeters in length.

Hearst Museum object titled Arrow, accession number 2-4718, described as Cane arrow shaft, feathering and point lost.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 2-4664, described as Flexible; spruce root with alternating courses of wicker and plain twining; 2 small loop handles.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 2-9461, described as Rectangular, coiled, with carrying strap.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 2-9462, described as Rectangular, coiled.

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