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Sets of scalplock feathers
Sets of scalplock feathers
Object Number 09-8-10/75093
Display Title Sets of scalplock feathers
Descriptions
Object Description Sets of scalplock feathers
Inventory Description Eagle feathers banded with beads and leather, one end, some with fur
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Plains Cree
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Montana
Additional Geographic Terms Havre, Vicinity of
Materials Eagle feather, Glass, Wool, Leather, Animal fur
Dimensions Overall: 37.2 x 11.4 x 2 cm (14 5/8 x 4 1/2 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 75093
Provenance
Collector Rev. J. W. Millar (1895-1900 - ?)
Donor Mr. Lewis Hobart Farlow (? - 1909)

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