House Altar

CG920518-2498

From: New Mexico

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number CG920518-2498
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Pueblo | Zuni
Provenience New Mexico
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Date Made ca. 1900
Section American
Materials Wood | Corn Husk | Feather | Cotton
Description

Six prayer sticks. Three are painted blue with one pointed end and one white feather tied to a string attached to the opposite end. Three are painted blue with one end wrapped in a corn husk with feathers inserted. A bundle of feathers is also attached to a string tied around the corn husk. The opposite end is notched.

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