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Last changed on Wed, 12/31/1969 - 16:00
ˀéxséxsnim weléelkilukt Dentalium Shell (bracelet or hair-tie), Nez Perce
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Summary
Made by the Nez Perce prior to1845 Purchased by the Nez Perce Tribe from the Ohio Historical Society in 1996. Re-named the Wetxuuwíitin' (captive returned home) Collection by the Nez Perce Tribe in 2021.
