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Object Number
985-27-10/59395
Display Title
Ute roach. Made from dyed deer tails and dyed horsehair.
Descriptions
Object Description
Ute roach. Made from dyed deer tails and dyed horsehair. The shorter deer tails are dyed red and the longer central portion of horsehair partially dyed blue. Tear-shaped base of hair stitched together. Leather hoop at front and 2 thongs hang off each. 36.4x18.6 cm.
Inventory Description
Ornament, dyed hair attached to leather base, leather straps
Classification
- Shaft, modified
- Ornament
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Uncompahgre
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Utah
Materials
Hair, Leather, Dye
Dimensions
Overall: 30 x 14 x 4.5 cm (11 13/16 x 5 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
59395
Provenance
Owner
Mrs. William R. Morris
(07/01/1930)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(01/01/1878-01/01/1893)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(07/01/1930 - 01/01/1985)
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