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Quirt
Object Number 55-6-10/34729
Display Title Quirt
Descriptions
Inventory Description Whip, carved handle with tacks and wrapped metal, plaited whip, bead loop at end
Classification
  • Whip
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
North America / Canada
Additional Geographic Terms Plains
Materials Wood, Leather, Glass, Brass
Dimensions Overall: 54.7 x 6 x 3 cm (21 9/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 55-6-10/34729
Provenance
Collector William E. Jones (?)
Donor Miss Caroline W. Andrus (1/24/1955; 7/24/1955; 11/2/1956)

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