Old Bear Man, Apsáalooke (Crow/Absaroke) Search this
William Wildschut (Willem Wildschut), Non-Indian, 1883-1955 Search this
Collector:
William Wildschut (Willem Wildschut), Non-Indian, 1883-1955 Search this
Seller:
William Wildschut (Willem Wildschut), Non-Indian, 1883-1955 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928 Search this
Object Name:
Ornament used in Tobacco Society ceremonies (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Otter paw/foot, glass bead/beads
Techniques:
Sewn
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Place:
Montana; USA
Collection History:
Collected from Old Bear Man (Apsáalooke) between 1918 and 1921 by anthropologist William (Willem) Wildschut (1883-1955); purchased by MAI from William Wildschut in 1921 using funds donated by MAI trustee Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).
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