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Object Number
985-27-10/60177
Display Title
Crow necklace. 18 strands of cut disk shell beads w/ a brass bead in the center
Descriptions
Object Description
Crow necklace. Made of 18 strands of cut disk shell beads w/ a brass bead in the center strung on leather. Each strand is strung between thick strips of hide. At top of each strip are 2 long loops of leather partially strung w/ brass beads.Shell disk has holes drilled through. 104.3x22.5 cm.
Inventory Description
Necklace, 18 strand shell beads, leather fringe, 2 large shells at top, perforat
Classification
- Necklace
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1900-1985?
Culture
- Crow
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Montana
Additional Geographic Terms
Crow Reservation
Materials
Shell, Brass, Leather, Twine, Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 67 x 28.5 x 0.7 cm (26 3/8 x 11 1/4 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/60177; 24766
Provenance
Owner
Cold Wind
(? - ?)
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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