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Nakia Williamson-Cloud interprets ˀiméesnim ˀítetp’es (Deer Head Shape Bag) in the Wetxuuwíitin’ Collection


	Protocol: Nimíipuu [Nez Perce] Public Access Authors: WSU CDSC Tags: bags

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ˀiméesnim ˀítetp’es (Deer Head Shape Bag) Nez Perce

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Nimíipuu [Nez Perce]

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Summary

A Nez Perce man's cured hide bag of three pieces decorated with glass beads. The bag was made between 1836 and 1845 and is part of the Wetxuuwíitin’ Collection.

Wetxuuwíitin’

Dictionary Word

Term

Wetxuuwíitin’

Translation

Returned after period of captivity

Related Items:

ˀiméesnim ˀítetp’es (Deer Head Shape Bag) Nez Perce

Community:

Nimíipuu [Nez Perce]

Protocol:

Nimíipuu [Nez Perce] Public Access

Category:

Artistry and Artifacts

Collections:

Wetxuuwíitin’ formerly the Spalding-Allen Collection (Nez Perce)

Original Date:

2021

Creator:

Nakia Williamson-Cloud

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