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Object Number
985-27-10/60453
Display Title
Ornamental neckpiece with beaded, colored cords; silver ornament
Descriptions
Object Description
Ornamental neckpiece with beaded, multicolor cords for neck and a round silver ornament w/ a stamped design of a five pointed star. Some etched designs. 2 strips of animal fur attached at bottom.
Inventory Description
Necklace, coiled beaded strand, silver disk, star design, fur/bead extensions
Classification
- Necklace
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Blackfoot?
- Navajo?
- Omaha?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Silver, Mink fur, Glass, Twine
Dimensions
Overall: 78 x 8.5 x 1 cm (30 11/16 x 3 3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/60453
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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