William F. Stiles (WFS), Non-Indian, 1912-1980 Search this
Expedition:
F. K. Seward - William F. Stiles Florida Expedition (1939-1940) Search this
Expedition sponsor:
Frederick K. Seward (Frederick Kimber Seward), Non-Indian, 1878-1943 Search this
Object Name:
Ball stick
Media/Materials:
Wood, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Carved, bent, laced, wrapped, tied
Dimensions:
72 x 15 x 4 cm
Object Type:
Games, Toys, Gambling: Ball game items
Place:
Chestnut Billy's Camp, Tamiami Trail east of Everglades City; Everglades City; Collier County; Florida; USA (inferred)
Date created:
circa 1920
Collection History:
Collected in 1939 or 1940 by William F. Stiles (1912-1980, MAI curator) during the MAI's F. K. Seward–William F. Stiles Florida Expedition, sponsored by MAI trustee Frederick K. Seward (1878-1943).
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