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Raven skin badges of office; collected by Captains Lewis and Clark
Raven skin badges of office; collected by Captains Lewis and Clark
Object Number 2004.29.5790
Display Title Raven skin badges of office; collected by Captains Lewis and Clark
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Sioux (Siouan) Raven skin badges of office, Sioux Indians. Collected by Captain's Lewis and Clark."
Keywords
  • Ceremony
  • Ethnographic
Subject
  • Skin
  • Artifact
  • Badge
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Additional Geographic Terms High plains
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 13.97 x 17.78 cm (5 1/2 x 7 in.)

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