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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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