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Armband, possibly from the Plains. 3 hoops of rawhide wrapped w/ quills; tassle
Armband, possibly from the Plains. 3 hoops of rawhide wrapped w/ quills; tassle
Object Number 985-27-10/60439
Display Title Armband, possibly from the Plains. 3 hoops of rawhide wrapped w/ quills; tassle
Descriptions
Object Description Armband, possibly from the Plains. Consists of 3 hoops of rawhide wrapped w/ quills in red, white and turquoise. Quilled hide tassle hangs down w/ tinklers are dyed. 34.8x10.4 cm.
Inventory Description Armband, 3 rings wrapped with red/white/green quill, quill/red feather extensio
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Date 1900-1985?
Culture
  • Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Porcupine quill, Feather, Leather, Wood, Metal tinkler
Dimensions Overall: 40.5 x 10.4 x 0.8 cm (15 15/16 x 4 1/8 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60439
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (? - 1985)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (? - 1985)

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