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Akimel O'odham people (also called Pima), Native American

Late 19th-early 20th century

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Halibut hook carving made of yew wood to represent the head and tail of an otter, the tail being shown by five incised lines. The piece is somewhat weathered. In the line hole were a wood plug and fragments of a spruce root line so the hook is an old-timer.
A rounded bottom pouch made of red cloth beaded in a meander design in white, yellow and dark blue with the shoulder strap beaded in zig-zag design in white and dark blue beads.
Black and white photograph with four Native American women, each with one fist raised; Golden Gate bridge in background.
Round basket, open work weaving with handles, natural colors