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William Russell Bascom
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Berta Bascom
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Arvin J. Klein
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Mrs. Arvin J. Klein
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Warren L. d'Azevedo
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Josepha Haveman
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Richard N. Henderson
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Acc.1770
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Acc.4614
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5.0 Use not specified (Ritual, Pageantry, and Recreation)
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126
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1.5 Household
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5.7 Objects made for sale, souvenirs, models, and reproductions
76
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5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
53
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5.2 Magic: Objects Associated with Practices reflecting confidence in the ability to manipulate supernatural agencies
50
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1.6 Manufacturing, Constructing, Craft, and Professional Pursuits
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4.1 Dwellings and Furnishings
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2.2 Personal Adornments and Accoutrements
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S1976-1977 #73: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology (April 21, 1977–April 25, 1977)
361
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S1964-1965 #5: Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology/William Russell Bascom (July 16, 1964–July 16, 1964)
53
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S1975-1976 #7: University Art Museum (UC Berkeley) (August 21, 1975–November 20, 1975)
46
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S1968-1969 #87: College of Marin (April 3, 1969–May 2, 1969)
26
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S1969-1970 #32: Santa Rosa Junior College (October 24, 1969–October 31, 1969)
21
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S1964-1965 #20: California Alumni Association (October 14, 1964–October 23, 1964)
18
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S1963-1964 #112: Heard Museum (June 25, 1964–unknown)
16
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S1968-1969 #39: Contra Costa College (November 18, 1968–December 27, 1968)
15
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S1969-1970 #103: Los Angeles Natural History Museum (April 2, 1970–July 21, 1971)
15
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S1969-1970 #97: KQED Television (March 23, 1970–March 25, 1972)
15
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