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Object Number
985-27-10/60362
Display Title
Cradle hood. Red quillwork in horizontal lines separated into 3 sections
Descriptions
Object Description
Sioux cradle hood. Red quillwork in horizontal lines separated into 3 sections by 3 horizontal bands of dyed feathers. Quilled umbilical amulet attached to hood, in shape of a horned lizard. Beaded edging and tinklers at end of legs. Remnants of cloth lining. 52.4x36.8 cm.
Inventory Description
Cradle hood, leather with red quill bands, green feathers, lizard amulet attache
Classification
- Art 3-D
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Dimensions
Overall: 51 x 36 x 7 cm (20 1/16 x 14 3/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/60362
Provenance
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Donor
Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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