Collection place: The Americas / Culture or time period: Northern California tribes / Maker or artist: Frank G. Gist Jr. - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Earrings, accession number 1-259089a,b, described as One pair; miniature elk antler spoons with lightning design handle; suspended on silver wire clip for pierced ears.

Hearst Museum object titled Mush paddle, accession number 1-259281, described as Mush paddle, handle carved with diamond and circle shapes at top, and rectangular grip at paddle end.

Hearst Museum object titled Mush paddle, accession number 1-259280, described as Mush paddle, handle carved with stacked triangle design called "sturgeon-back.

Hearst Museum object titled Mush paddle, accession number 1-259279, described as Mush paddle, handle carved with ten triangular cut-outs, rectangular grips at both ends of handle.

Hearst Museum object titled Pipe, accession number 1-259285, described as Pipe, smooth stem with soapstone bowl.

Hearst Museum object titled Purse, accession number 1-259266a-c, described as a)Purse, elk antler, handcarved; hollowed out section with rectangular slot at center;center section recessed; engraved triangular design, top and bottom at both ends; polished finish. b) rectangular cover for slot. c) leather thong for above.

Hearst Museum object titled Spoon, accession number 1-259278, described as Spoon, final stage in elk antler spoon production; handle carved with row of triangles on one side.

Hearst Museum object titled Spoon, accession number 1-259267, described as Spoon, wood, handcarved; shallow, oval bowl with lightning (zig-zag) design on handle.

Hearst Museum object titled Spoon, accession number 1-259295, described as Spoon, unfinished, third stage in Yurok elk antler spoon proguction. Excess antler carved away to show dipper and triangular designs on handle; ink markings still visible.