sap trough

sap trough

sap trough

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Introduction

Small sap trough made of elm bark, tied with string at both ends

Nation of Maker: Anishinaabe
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

According to original catalogue record, the trough was made by a Chippewa individual

Date Made or Date Range: Before 1904
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

Original catalogue record

Materials

Elm bark, string

Techniques or Format

Made of elm bark, tied at both ends

Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

According to original catalogue record, the trough was collected in 1904

Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: UMMA5239
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: After 1904
Date Relative was First Removed or Collected from its Community Context: 1904
Collection Narratives and Histories

The trough was bought by W.B. Hinsdale in 1904 from a Chippewa woman named Raol. It was donated to the University of Michigan Museum of Anthropology by Estella Hinsdale

GKS Reference Number: 26539
How to Cite this Item

University of Michigan Museum of Anthropology, UMMA5239