Maidu. Brush for Mortar (Hai-yek-um), Soap-weed root or Amole (yucca) fiber, hide, 8 11/16 x 1 9/16 x 4 1/2 in. (22 x 4 x 11.5 cm). Museum Expedition 1908, Museum Collection Fund, 08.491.8789. Creative Commons-BY.

Brush for Mortar (Hai-yek-um)

Maidu

Arts of the Americas

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Maker/Artist: Maidu
Classification: Tool
Formatted Medium: Soap-weed root or Amole (yucca) fiber, hide
Medium: soap-weed, root, amole, yucca, fiber, hide
Dimensions: 8 11/16 x 1 9/16 x 4 1/2 in. (22 x 4 x 11.5 cm)
Departments: Arts of the Americas
Accession Number: 08.491.8789
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Brush for Mortar (Hai-yek-um)

Maidu

Arts of the Americas

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