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Otter skin bag used in the ceremonies of the Shell Society
Otter skin bag used in the ceremonies of the Shell Society
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 / United States
Additional Geographic Terms Great Lakes; Riverine region
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 20.32 cm (3 x 8 in.)

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