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Object Number
2013.22.3
Display Title
Man's pin in the shape of a feather fan and a gourd rattle, silver
Descriptions
Object Description
German silver man's pin in the shape of a feather fan and a gourd rattle; partially oxidized, with chain pendant. Maker unknown, mid 20th century.
Inventory Description
Pin, man's Peyote German silver pin in the shape of a feather fan and a gourd rattle, with 3 pendant chains; engraved details, partially oxidized in cutout areas of fan and rattle; pin on back with safety clasp, feather fan is a symbol often associated with with Native American Church
Classification
- Pin
Department
Ethnographic
Date
20th century
Culture
- Plains Indian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Additional Geographic Terms
Plains
Materials
German silver
Dimensions
Overall: 9.5 × 5.2 × 0.06 cm (3 3/4 × 2 1/16)
Quantity
1
Label on object
2013.22.3
Provenance
Owner
Earl W. Duncan
(c. 1983-2013)
Seller
Earl W. Duncan
(c. 1983-2013)
Agent
Dr. Castle McLaughlin
(8/2013)
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