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Object Number
2004.29.5791
Display Title
Otter skin bag used in the ceremonies of the Shell Society
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "Sioux (Siouan) Otter skin bag used in the ceremonies of the Shell Society. Sent to Captains Lewis and Clark by the Sac Indians. Sauk Indians."
Keywords
- Ethnographic
- Clothing and Accessory
Subject
- otter skin
- Bag
Department
Photographic
Culture
- Sauk
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Michigan
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Michigan?
North America / United States / Wisconsin / Wisconsin?
North America / United States / Wisconsin / Wisconsin?
Additional Geographic Terms
Great Lakes; Riverine region
Dimensions
Overall: 7.62 x 20.32 cm (3 x 8 in.)
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