Pump

33-29-31

From: United States of America | Alaska | Prince William Sound | Chenega Village

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 33-29-31
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chugach
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Prince William Sound | Chenega Village
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Cotton
Description

Bidarka pump. Tube into which water in the bidarka is sucked. When full, the lower end is closed by finger, and water is emptied over the side. Made of log, split in two, hollowed out and shaped to cigar-shaped cylinder. Lashed together with string at both ends and at middle.

Length 67 cm
Credit Line Alaskan Expedition, Frederica de Laguna, 1933

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