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Object Number 985-27-10/60118
Display Title Cheyenne necklace. Long tubular beads (imitation wampum) and shells.
Descriptions
Object Description Cheyenne necklace. Long tubular beads (imitation wampum) and shells. Very long strand which has been folded over many times. 66.6x4.9 cm.
Inventory Description Necklace, long tubular beads and shells strung on cotton, extremely long
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Cheyenne
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 175 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm (68 7/8 x 11/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60118; 34187
Provenance
Collector William Radcliff Morris (01/01/1878-01/01/1893 - 01/01/1930)
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (01/01/1930)
Collector General George Crook (Unknown)
Collector Mrs. George Crook (Unknown - 01/01/1878-01/01/1893)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (01/01/1985)

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