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Cheyenne hair brush. Split porcupine tail wrapped, stitched w/ beaded sinew
Cheyenne hair brush. Split porcupine tail wrapped, stitched w/ beaded sinew
Object Number 985-27-10/59459
Display Title Cheyenne hair brush. Split porcupine tail wrapped, stitched w/ beaded sinew
Descriptions
Object Description Cheyenne hair brush. Made from split porcupine tail wrapped around a piece of wood. Stitched together w/ beaded sinew so there is a row of beads down one side. 25.8x5 cm.
Inventory Description Brush, porcupine tail, beaded white, green and pink center strip
Classification
  • Brush
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Culture
  • Cheyenne
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Oklahoma / Blaine County / Watonga
Materials Porcupine tail, Glass, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 26.3 x 5.8 x 4 cm (10 3/8 x 2 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59459, 4331
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1922-1925 - 1985)
Intermediary Mrs. Daniel F. Craig (1922-1925 - 1922-1925)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1922-1925 - 1985)

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