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Peyote drum stick (new)
Object Number 52-27-10/33519
Display Title Peyote drum stick (new)
Descriptions
Object Description Pawnee peyote drum stick (with drum and antler cord tightener).
Inventory Description Cylindrical wood stick, square end with incised zig-zag markings
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Date circa 1950
Culture
  • Pawnee
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Oklahoma
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 35.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm (14 x 3/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 52-27-10/33519, M Pn.2.Ex
Provenance
Collector Denver Art Museum (1952)
Exchange participant Denver Art Museum (05/16/1952 & 16/02/1952)
Intermediary Mr. Frederic H. Douglas

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