Shield

NA11706

From: Great Plains (Plain)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number NA11706
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience Great Plains (Plain)
Culture Area Great Plains Culture Area
Date Made 1890-1899
Section American
Materials Wood | Muslin | Pigment | Feather
Description

Dance Shield (?), muslin. Animal & stars design in ink, string of feathers attached Red falnnel carrying strap. Feathers include Wild Turkey (15), Bald Eagle (9), Cooper's Hawk (4), Great Horned Owl (4), and Turkey Vulture (4).

Height 67 cm
Width 40 cm
Depth 4 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Philadelphia Art Galleries Auction, 1927

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