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45-15-503B

From: North America

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 45-15-503B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Comanche (uncertain) | Osage (uncertain)
Provenience North America
Culture Area Plains Culture Area
Section American
Materials Beaver Skin | Parfleche | Buckskin | Calico | Flannel | Fiber | Glass | Metal
Technique Basketry
Description

Broad band of beaver skin over parfleche, lined with calico, edged with red flannel. Ribbons, two beaded discs in center of red flannel ring. Four Mexican buttons, tied at back with thongs. Tail of beaver and red flannel, with three buckskin discs with white beaded centers and three Mexican buttons.

Length 49 cm
Width 12 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Owen Stephens, 1945

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