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Modoc fixed stone head club. Handle covered w/ rawhide. Handle and head covered
Modoc fixed stone head club. Handle covered w/ rawhide. Handle and head covered
Object Number 985-27-10/60356
Display Title Modoc fixed stone head club. Handle covered w/ rawhide. Handle and head covered
Descriptions
Object Description Modoc fixed stone head club. Handle covered w/ rawhide. Handle and head covered w/ red ochre. Feather hangs off end of handle. 91.5x21.8 cm.
Inventory Description Club, double pointed head affixed with parflesh, long handle, feather at end.
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Modoc
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Stone, Wood, Hide, Feather, Rawhide, Red ochre
Dimensions Overall: 92 x 21 x 9 cm (36 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 3 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60356 ; 34343
Provenance
Owner Mrs. William R. Morris (1878-1893 - 07/01/1930)
Owner Chief Scar Faced Charlie
Collector William Radcliff Morris (01/01/1878-01/01/1893 - 1985)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (07/01/1930 - 01/01/1985)

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