Skip to main content
Object Number 87-11-10/40898
Display Title Buffalo dance headdress
Descriptions
Object Description Buffalo dance headdress. Made of clipped crow feathers at top. Red wool trade cloth
Inventory Description Headdress, hide crown of clipped feathers, carved horn attachments, hair, quilled hide thongs, red wool beaded flap
Classification
  • Headdress
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mandan?
  • Hidatsa?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / North Dakota / Mountrail County / Fort Berthold Reservation
North America / United States / North Dakota / Mercer County / Fort Berthold Reservation
North America / United States / North Dakota / Dunn County / Fort Berthold Reservation
Additional Geographic Terms Dakota Territory
Dimensions Overall: 29 x 90 x 9 cm (11 7/16 x 35 7/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40898
Provenance
Collector Rev. Charles Lemon Hall (1886 - ?)
Donor Prof. William James (? - April 16, 1887)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Feather headdress--ceremonial, worn by shaman while doctoring.
35-120-10/5175 Feather headdress--ceremonial, worn by shaman while doctoring.
Headdress
Nevada
Men's feather headdress
35-120-10/5174 Men's feather headdress
Headdress
Nevada
Headdress of woodpecker feathers
08-4-10/72981 Headdress of woodpecker feathers
Headdress
Inyo County
Roach (headdress) of dyed purple moosehair.
38-44-10/12782 Roach (headdress) of dyed purple moosehair.
Headdress
United States
Sioux and/or Apache eagle feather headdress. Swept back bonnet. Single trail of
985-27-10/60236 Sioux and/or Apache eagle feather headdress. Swept back bonnet. Single trail of
Headdress
Headdress
United States
Man's red wool warp faced plain weave headdress - red feathers around +
43-13-30/4017 Man's red wool warp faced plain weave headdress - red feathers around +
Headdress
Argentina
Man's magenta (aniline dye) wool warp faced plain weave headdress; +
43-13-30/4018 Man's magenta (aniline dye) wool warp faced plain weave headdress; +
Headdress
Argentina
Woman's society headdress. Buffalo cap. 43x43x29.5 cm.
52-27-10/33513 Woman's society headdress. Buffalo cap. 43x43x29.5 cm.
Headdress
Montana
Headdress
61-1-10/39011 Headdress
Headdress
United States
Media Restricted
40-39-10/19383 Headdress
Headdress
North America
Ponca dance rattle. Circular bison hide &  short handle. Flannel, beads, feather
985-27-10/59495 Ponca dance rattle. Circular bison hide & short handle. Flannel, beads, feather
Percussion
Knox County
Warrior cap
45-25-10/28445 Warrior cap
Raw Material
Headdress
Arizona