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Object Number
985-27-10/59437
Display Title
Sioux woman's saddle. Elk antler bent into round shape forms.
Descriptions
Object Description
Sioux woman's saddle. Elk antler bent into round shape forms. Pommel and cantle which are attached to side pieces of wood. All is wrapped w/ rawhide. Sinew stitching. Leather girth straps w/ metal and brass findings. 43.6x30.2x19.9 cm.
Inventory Description
Saddle, leather wrapped over wood and antler, metal rings and fasteners, laced
Classification
- Land - accessory
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Dimensions
Overall: 47.4 x 19.2 x 35.6 cm (18 11/16 x 7 9/16 x 14 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
985-27-10/59437; #253; 24813
Provenance
Provenance
Red Eagle's wife
(1878-1893)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Donor
Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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