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Object Number 82-44-10/27484
Display Title Sticks used as pipe rests in Sun Dance
Descriptions
Object Description Sticks used as pipe rests by Oglala Sioux during Sun Dance
Inventory Description Stands, pointed ends with short stick wrapped in sinew one end
Classification
  • Accessory
Department Ethnographic
Date 1882
Culture
  • Oglala Sioux
  • Teton
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Nebraska
Additional Geographic Terms Plains Region; Pine Ridge Agency, near
Materials Wood, Sinew
Dimensions Overall: 80.5 x 6.3 x 2.9 cm (31 11/16 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 27484
Provenance
Collector Dr. V. T. McGillicuddy (July 1882 - November 1882)
Donor Dr. V. T. McGillicuddy (July 1882 - November 1882)

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