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Wand; used in Sun Dance
Object Number 82-45-10/27487
Display Title Wand; used in Sun Dance
Descriptions
Object Description Wand used by Red Cloud's attendant in the Sun Dance held by the Oglala Sioux on June 26-July, 1882 near the Pine Ridge Agency, NE. Visual inspection suggests horse hair.
Inventory Description Staff, beads, ribbon, bells, scalp, one end, partial beaded shaft, pointed end
Classification
  • Staff
Department Ethnographic
Date 1882
Culture
  • Teton
  • Oglala Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Nebraska
Additional Geographic Terms Pine Ridge Agency, near; Plains Region
Materials Wood, Bead, Glass, Hair, Cloth, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 130 x 6.5 x 3.1 cm (51 3/16 x 2 9/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 27487
Provenance
Owner Red Cloud's attendant
Collector Alice C. Fletcher (July 1882 - November 1882)
Donor Alice C. Fletcher (July 1882 - November 1882)

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