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Clay balls for killing moorhens

Penn Graves Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, Lake County, California
1908
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Clay balls for killing moorhens
  • Artist: Penn Graves (Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake (Lake County, California), ca. 1860–1919)
  • Date: 1908
  • Culture: Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake (Lake County, California)
  • Medium: Baked clay mixed with plant fiber
  • Dimensions: Diameter (each): 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
  • Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1908, Museum Collection Fund
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing