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Object Number
985-27-10/59464
Display Title
Hide scraper probably from the Plains. Made from elk antler. L shape, not hafted
Descriptions
Object Description
Hide scraper probably from the Plains. Made from elk antler. Carved and flattened into L-shape. Not hafted. 30.5x9.8 cm.
Inventory Description
Scraper, L-shaped, blade tapered to end, metal blade missing
Classification
- Scraper
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Antler
Dimensions
Overall: 31.5 x 11.5 x 4 cm (12 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59464, 34302
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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