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Object Number 985-27-10/60229
Display Title Plains fixed stone headed club. Oval-shaped head. Paint, quill, bead decoration
Descriptions
Object Description Plains fixed stone headed club. Oval-shaped head. Long wood handle covered w/ rawhide and painted blue. Quill and bead decoration near head. Long braided horsehair at end w/ bead decoration. Also quilled tassles w/ tinklers. 84.3x11.2 cm.
Inventory Description Club, stone head bound to stick w/ quill band, braid w/ beaded top tied to botto
Classification
  • Club
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 84.3 x 11.2 x 6.5 cm (33 3/16 x 4 7/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60229
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1930)
Collector William Radcliff Morris (1878-1893 - 1930)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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