Skip to main content
Object Number 985-27-10/59415
Display Title Sioux fixed stone headed club from the Wounded Knee battlefield. Head oval shape
Descriptions
Object Description Sioux fixed stone headed club from the Wounded Knee battlefield. Head oval shaped. Wood shaft covered w/ rawhide casing stitched w/ sinew. Dyed sinew is wrapped around rawhide case. Sinew in bands of color. Cloth tie and cotton string tied at end of shaft. 62.1x8.8 cm.
Inventory Description Club, oval shaped head, attached handle wrapped with multiple colored sinew
Classification
  • Club
Department Ethnographic
Date 1890
Culture
  • Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 62 x 8.5 x 4 cm (24 7/16 x 3 3/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59415, 34339
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1930 - 1985)
Collector William Radcliff Morris (1890 - 1930)
Donor Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.