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Crow false hair ornament. Human hair in 3 long braids. Ornamented
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Object Number 985-27-10/60207
Display Title Crow false hair ornament. Human hair in 3 long braids. Ornamented
Descriptions
Object Description Crow false hair ornament. Human hair in 3 long braids. Top of ornament held together w/ cloth. Decorated w/ pieces of fur, glass beads and cloth tape(?). Metal spring, bead and hair hang off each side. Shell disk attached to center of cloth. 110.5x24.3 cm.
Inventory Description Human hair ornament, 3 long braids, fur and metal spring extension, leather band
Classification
  • Shaft, modified
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Culture
  • Crow
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Montana
Additional Geographic Terms Crow Reservation
Dimensions Overall: 110.5 x 27 x 2 cm (43 1/2 x 10 5/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60207; 24764
Provenance
Owner Cold Wind (? - ?)
Collector William Wildschut (? - 4/1929)
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (4/1929 - 1985)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (4/1929 - 1985)

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