Stluckum or Camas(H), a Tuberous Plant, Similiar to an Onion in Appearance But Tastes Like a Potato; Becomes Brown and Sugary When Steamed 24 MAY 1854 Drawing

Description:

Graphite sketch of stluckum or camas(h), a tuberous plant, similiar to an onion in appearance but tastes like a potato; becomes brown and sugary when steamed

Community:

National Anthropological Archives, spoqín (Spokan), Nimíipuu [Nez Perce]

Protocol:

National Anthropological Archives Public Access, Spokan Community Public Access, Nimíipuu [Nez Perce] Public Access

Category:

Lifeways, Natural Resources

Keywords:

artwork, sketch, ACLS 2018, camas, stluckum

Original Date:

1854 May 24th

Original Date Description:

1854-05-24

Creator:

Gustavus Sohon

Language:

English

Rights:

For reproductions and permissions other than for personal or classroom use, please contact the National Anthropological Archives, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution (naa@si.edu)

Source:

Manuscript 130305 W, NAA INV 08502800, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution http://collections.si.edu/search/results.htm

External Links:

NAA Catalog Record: Manuscript 130305 W

Publisher:

National Anthropological Archives

Identifier:

NAA INV 08502800

Type:

Image

Format:

JPG, Graphite Sketch


	Created: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 - 15:00 Creator: National Anthropological Archive Description: Indians of the Northwest Plateau and stinkum a native plant signed "G. Sohon" 1853-62 Keywords: MS 130 Rights: The Smithsonian continues to research information on its collections. Contact Smithsonian for current status.

Stluckum or Camas(H), a Tuberous Plant, Similiar to an Onion in Appearance But Tastes Like a Potato; Becomes Brown and Sugary When Steamed 24 MAY 1854 Drawing

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