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Maker(s):	Unknown
Culture:	Native American; American Indian; Haida; Tlingit; Tsimshian; Tahltan
Title:	Sewing awl
Date Made:	19th or early 20th century
Type:	Textile Working Tool
Materials:	Mountain goat horn, copper alloy, and iron
Place Made:	North America; United States; Alaska; Juneau
Measurements:	Overall: 1 1/4 in x 9/16 in x 5 in; 3.2 cm x 1.4 cm x 12.7 cm
Accession Number:	MH 19.G
Credit Line:	Gift of Mary Gage Peterson (Class of 1865)
Museum Collection:	Mount Holyoke College Art Museum

Description:
Sharp metal piercing end surrounded by black stone carved in a fish/serpent like shape; the animal's mouth surrounds the metal end.

Tags:
Native American; Native American; Native American; indigenous people

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