Skip to main content
Object Number
42-21-10/24060
Display Title
Pair of long dentalia shell earrings
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Ear ornaments, dentalium shells separated by leather, 12 sections
Classification
- Earring
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Teton
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
South Dakota
Additional Geographic Terms
Pine Ridge Reservation
Materials
Dentalium, Leather, Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 37 x 4.5 x 0.5 cm (14 9/16 x 1 3/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
42-21-10/24060
Provenance
Collector
Rev. Charles Freeland
(1894)
Donor
Miss Madge McComb
(1942)
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.
