Name/Title
Catalog of Indian objectsEntry/Object ID
Q1430.634.178NNDescription
Two pages from an Indian wares catalog. Vol 1 P. 178NN
The first page page lists prehistoric obsidian and jasper arrow points from California, along with soapstone cooking dishes and plummets. The arrow points are detailed with item numbers, sizes, and prices per dozen, with prices ranging from $1.20 to $3.00. The catalog also offers "extra fine" individual pieces priced between $0.30 and $1.75 based on size. Numerous hand-written notes and annotations are visible on the page, such as "no marks below" and "very rare and choice," indicating special aspects or instructions. The soapstone dishes, sourced from Humboldt County, California, come with specific dimensions and prices, ranging from $4.50 to $9.00, while plummets with various shapes and holes are priced at $2.00 and $1.00 each.
The second page offers traditional handcrafted items made by California Indians, from when it was created. It features a variety of artifacts including "Boring Machines" with an upright shaft and triangular boring point used in making wampum and beads, along with various wooden pipes, available in assorted shapes and made from soapstone, priced accordingly. Below are items such as "Old Beads," found on historical burial sites in California and offered in small and large sizes, as well as "Old Wampum" and "New Wampum," described as used in graves. Highlighted in photos are traditional Pomo Indian Baskets, presented as extra fine and available in various styles such as dance, burden, storage, and more, priced at $1.50, distinguished by detailed basket patterns and designs shown in the image.Subject
Obsidian arrow points
Jasper Prehistoric arrow points
Soapstone dishes
Boring machines
Pipes
Pomo basketsSubject Person/Organization
Harry L. George Collection
