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15 Sioux sticks for killing fish. Ends sharpened to point. Stickes entirely cove
Image Not Available for 15 Sioux sticks for killing fish. Ends sharpened to point. Stickes entirely cove
Object Number 985-27-10/60137
Display Title 15 Sioux sticks for killing fish. Ends sharpened to point. Stickes entirely cove
Descriptions
Object Description 15 Sioux sticks for killing fish. Ends sharpened to point. Stickes entirely covered w/ yellow pigment. 151.5x6 cm.
Inventory Description Sticks, some stained yellow
Classification
  • Fishing and trapping
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 145 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm (57 1/16 x 1/4 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 15
Label on object 985-27-10/60137
Provenance
Collector William Radcliff Morris (1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1930 - 1985)
Donor Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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