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Roach spreader- incised and decorated with porcupine quillwork
Roach spreader- incised and decorated with porcupine quillwork
Object Number 51-51-10/33253
Display Title Roach spreader- incised and decorated with porcupine quillwork
Descriptions
Inventory Description Roach spreader, forked bone, incised and perforated, yellow quill remnants
Classification
  • Accessory
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Yankton
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / South Dakota
Additional Geographic Terms Yankton Reservation
Materials Bone, Porcupine quill, Sinew, Leather
Dimensions Overall: 17 x 8 x 0.5 cm (6 11/16 x 3 1/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51-51-10/33253
Provenance
Collector Albert F. Hayward (1865-1883)
Donor Carle R. Hayward (November 2, 1951)
Donor Mrs. Carle R. Hayward (2-Nov-51)

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