Skip to main content
Object Number 985-27-10/60190
Display Title Oglalla Sioux necklace. Made from imitation bear claws
Descriptions
Object Description Oglalla Sioux necklace. Made from imitation bear claws strung on to a piece of fur which is folded over. Shell disk near center w/ dyed red feather on it. 104.6x8 cm.
Inventory Description Necklace, bear skin and claws, shell, red feather, red cloth strip at center
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Date 1876
Culture
  • Teton
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 102.4 x 9.6 x 1.9 cm (40 5/16 x 3 3/4 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60190
Provenance
Provenance General George Crook (1876)
Provenance Lost Horse
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1930)
Collector William Radcliff Morris (1878-1893 - 1930)
Donor Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Teton Sioux necklace. Bear and cougar claws strung on leather thong. 2 yellow tr
985-27-10/60159 Teton Sioux necklace. Bear and cougar claws strung on leather thong. 2 yellow tr
Necklace
United States
Bear claw necklace
41-54-10/99700 Bear claw necklace
Necklace
North America
Bear's claws
25-49-60/D2583 Bear's claws
Claw
Sakhalin Island
Bear paw, with claws, hair, fish skin tie
2004.1.196 Bear paw, with claws, hair, fish skin tie
Claw
Asia
Claw from bear claw necklace
41-54-10/99700.3 Claw from bear claw necklace
Ornament
North America
Claw from bear claw necklace
41-54-10/99700.1 Claw from bear claw necklace
Ornament
North America
Claw from bear claw necklace
41-54-10/99700.2 Claw from bear claw necklace
Ornament
North America
Necklace of elk teeth and bear's claws
03-38-10/62809 Necklace of elk teeth and bear's claws
Necklace
Montana?
Necklace of bears claws
01-21-10/56804 Necklace of bears claws
Necklace
Washington
Image Not Available for Necklace of 18 bear's claws
88-51-10/50667 Necklace of 18 bear's claws
Utah
Belt buckle of bear claws, silver, and turquoise
995-29-10/73101 Belt buckle of bear claws, silver, and turquoise
Belt
Arizona
New Mexico
Bolo tie with bear claws and turquoise, cord with matching tips
995-29-10/73105 Bolo tie with bear claws and turquoise, cord with matching tips
Tie
New Mexico
Arizona