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45-15-266

Location: On Display in the Native American Voices

From: Plains (Culture Area)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 45-15-266
Current Location Native American Voices - On Display
Culture Arapaho (uncertain) | Cheyenne (uncertain)
Provenience Plains (Culture Area)
Culture Area Great Plains Culture Area
Section American
Materials Buckskin | Glass | Cowrie Shell | Tin | Brass
Technique Beaded
Iconography Lizard
Description

Narrow band of beading around neck and along shoulder, pink and black design on white. Similar band across the body from wrist to wrist. Skirt with two rows of cowries, pendqnt on thongs. Scalloped beading, fringe at bottom with tinklers at sides, small beaded lizard charm pendant of large brass beads on breast.

Length 63 cm
Width 59 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Owen Stephens, 1945

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