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Sioux hair ornament consisting of locks of hair and an eagle feather attached to
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Object Number 985-27-10/59559
Display Title Sioux hair ornament consisting of locks of hair and an eagle feather attached to
Descriptions
Object Description Sioux hair ornament consisting of locks of hair and an eagle feather attached to hide. 61.2x7.0 cm.
Inventory Description Ornament, feather and locks of brown hair bundled with leather
Classification
  • Shaft, modified
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 45 x 6.5 x 2.5 cm (17 11/16 x 2 9/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59559, 34072
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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