Throwing-sticks in the National Museum Third Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1883-'84, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1890, pages 279-289

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In the late 19th century, as the United States grappled with its cultural identity amid rapid expansion, the Third Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution emerged as a pivotal document. "Throwing-sticks in the National Museum" by Otis Tufton Mason meticulously examines the significance of throwing-sticks, a vital tool for Arctic and subarctic peoples, including the Eskimo and Aleut tribes. This scholarly work highlights the intricate craftsmanship and cultural relevance of these implements, offering insights into the unalienable rights of indigenous peoples to their heritage. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this report serves as a crucial resource for understanding the intersection of technology and culture in American history.