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Object Number 39-36-10/18418
Display Title Small round pouch (mirror or paint) of buffalo with beading and shell pendant
Descriptions
Object Description Small round pouch (mirror or paint) of buffalo - solid white beading with simple blue, red, yellow design on one surface. abalone shell pendant at fastening.
Inventory Description Ornament, round, leather, one side adorned with multicolored glass beads, strap
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Shoshone?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 9.7 x 8.9 x 0.8 cm (3 13/16 x 3 1/2 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-36-10/18418
Provenance
Collector Mr. S. T. Satterthwaite (before 04/27/1904)
Donor Mrs. S. T. Satterthwaite (04/27/1939)

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