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Object Number 985-27-10/59388
Display Title Crow hide scraper of elk antler tine. L-shape with metal blade
Descriptions
Object Description Crow hide scraper. Elk antler tine shaped to form L-shape. Metal blade attached to underside w/ leather piece & wrapped w/ a leather thong. Thong then wrapped twice around middle of handle and then placed through hole in side of handle which goes through the base. 30.0x12.9 cm.
Inventory Description Scraper, metal blade attached to antler shaft with leather ties, incised +, d
Classification
  • Scraper
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Culture
  • Crow
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Montana
Additional Geographic Terms Crow Reservation
Dimensions Overall: 30 x 13.5 x 4 cm (11 13/16 x 5 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59388; 24747
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (4/1929 - 1985)
Collector William Wildschut (? - 4/1929)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (4/1929 - 1985)

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