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Object Number
39-30-10/18242
Display Title
Ceremonial pouch--made of a complete rodent skin
Descriptions
Object Description
Ceremonial pouch--made of a complete rodent skin
Inventory Description
Pouch, animal pelt, multi colored beaded and quill designs at throat and legs
Classification
- Pouch
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Materials
Animal pelt, Glass, Porcupine quill
Dimensions
Overall: 48 x 14 x 2 cm (18 7/8 x 5 1/2 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Provenance
Collector
Mr. Henry M. Wheelwright
(1901)
Intermediary
Mrs. Henry M. Wheelwright
Donor
Mrs. Ruth E. Wheelwright
(1939)
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