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Object Number 35-78-10/5023
Display Title Twined sage bark breach clout
Descriptions
Inventory Description Breech clout, weaved bark fibers, looped strap, fragile
Classification
  • Breechcloth
Department Ethnographic
Artist Renie Bill (09/12/1935)
Culture
  • Shoshone
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Nevada / Elko County / Elko
Materials Bark
Dimensions Overall: 44 x 21 x 1.1 cm (17 5/16 x 8 1/4 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 35-78-10/5023
Provenance
Collector Julian H. Steward (09/12/1935)
Intermediary Julian H. Steward (07/01/1935-10/01/1935)

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