Object Number | 40-33-42 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Omaha (uncertain) |
Provenience | Great Plains (Plain) |
Culture Area | Great Plains Culture Area |
Section | American |
Materials | Buffalo Hide | Bead | Quill | Wool |
Description | Buffalo hide. Face decorated with fiber bands in quill technique. Beaded band around edge. Oblong. Pillow were used by the Omaha for striking the rattle upon, in certain ceremonies, and larger ones for beds and seats. |
Length | 34.5 cm |
Width | 22.5 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of William Hinckle Smith, 1940 |
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