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Sioux eagle wing wand. End wrapped w/ strips of cloth w/ evergreen underneath. 6
Sioux eagle wing wand. End wrapped w/ strips of cloth w/ evergreen underneath. 6
Object Number 985-27-10/59572
Display Title Sioux eagle wing wand. End wrapped w/ strips of cloth w/ evergreen underneath. 6
Descriptions
Object Description Sioux eagle wing wand. End wrapped w/ strips of cloth w/ evergreen underneath. 65x11.4 cm.
Inventory Description Fan, eagle wing bundled with sage, blue cloth at base
Classification
  • Fan
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Eagle bone, Eagle feather, Sage, Cotton, Cloth, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 65.7 x 11.4 x 5 cm (25 7/8 x 4 1/2 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59572, 24225
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (? - 1985)
Collector George White (? - ?)
Donor Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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