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Quirt, possibly from the Plains. Wood handle carved like a corkscrew.
Quirt, possibly from the Plains. Wood handle carved like a corkscrew.
Object Number 985-27-10/60284
Display Title Quirt, possibly from the Plains. Wood handle carved like a corkscrew.
Descriptions
Object Description Quirt, possibly from the Plains. Wood handle carved out like a corkscrew. Leather thong for whipping horse. 47.2x3.2 cm.
Inventory Description Whip, quirt, spiral carved wood with inserted leather straps.
Classification
  • Whip
Department Ethnographic
Date 1800-1899?
Culture
  • Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Wood, Leather
Dimensions Overall: 90 x 3.4 x 3.5 cm (35 7/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object Sticker with "1376" written on it; 985-27-10/60284, 1376
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1900-1950)
Donor Donated by William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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