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Object Number 57-33-10/35606C
Display Title Sheath-like beadwork pouch
Descriptions
Inventory Description Beaded sheath, tapered end with leather ties, fringed hanging beads
Classification
  • Sheath
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Sioux?
  • Crow?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Idaho
Materials Leather, Bead
Dimensions Overall: 31 x 6 x 0.8 cm (12 3/16 x 2 3/8 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 57-33-10/35606C
Provenance
Collector Joseph S. Swaim (1915? - June 24, 1957)
Intermediary William H. Harrison
Donor Dr. Loring T. Swaim (? - June 24, 1957)

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