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Cradle hood. Red quillwork in horizontal lines separated into 3 sections
Cradle hood. Red quillwork in horizontal lines separated into 3 sections
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
Materials Leather, Glass, Porcupine quill, Feather, Tinkler, Cotton, Horsehair, Tin
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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