Hair Ornament

Culture: possibly Oceti Sakowin (Sioux) artist
Culture: possibly Tsistsistas / Suhtai (Cheyenne) artist
Culture: possibly Hidatsa artist
Culture: possibly A'aninin (Gros Ventre) artist
Culture: possibly Nakota artist
Date: c.1890
Material: Tanned hide, porcupine quills, brass beads, brass thimbles, and shell hairpipe beads
made in: United States, North and Central America
Classification: Jewelry & personal accessories
Collection: Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 20 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. (50.8 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm)
Credit Line: The Donald Danforth Jr. Collection, Gift of Mrs. Donald Danforth Jr.
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 77:2012

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