Spear

45-15-1084

From: New Mexico | San Ildefonso Pueblo

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 45-15-1084
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Pueblo | Keresan
Provenience New Mexico | San Ildefonso Pueblo
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Iron | Wood | Feather
Description

Buffalo spear. Iron blade with long tang, with quadrangular cross section, twisted. With portion of temporary shaft. Buckskin wrapping at distal end, with feather. Used in ceremonial dances.

Length 52 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Owen Stephens, 1945

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