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Object Number
985-27-10/59409
Display Title
Comanche shield
Descriptions
Object Description
Comanche shield. 2 round pieces of thick cowhide. Sewn together around edge. Exterior painted in concentric circles of black, red and yellow. Central design of red horseshoe shape w/ black within and solid orange center. : In the middle are horns, like decoration for buffalo. Horsetail ornament hangs off piece of leather at bottom. The hair attachment is dyed green, and was twisted to keep it attached. 85.2x41.0 cm. Based on smaller size of shield, it most likely post-dates the introduction of the horse to the Comanche.
Inventory Description
Shield, 2 circular hide disks sewn, painted design, hair attached
Classification
- Shield
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1800-1899?
Culture
- Comanche
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Additional Geographic Terms
Plains
Materials
Hide, Paint, Hair
Dimensions
Overall: 85.2 x 41 cm (33 9/16 x 16 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59409; 24247
Provenance
Collector
Howard Eaton
(1920)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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