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Object Number 985-27-10/59587
Display Title Plains dance bandolier
Descriptions
Object Description Plains necklace w/ pouch at end, probably Sioux. Necklace consists of long band of loom beadwork in geometric designs. Mirrors attached on front. Beaded hide pouch attached at bottom. Yellow ground w/ geometric designs in light blue, red and green. 77.6x8.7 cm.
Inventory Description Pouch, yellow, blue bead with flap, long beaded strap with nine mirrors attached
Classification
  • Pouch
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Sioux?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 75 x 7.7 x 0.5 cm (29 1/2 x 3 1/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59587, 34179
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1930)
Collector William Radcliff Morris (1878-1893 - 1930)
Donor Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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