Cayuga [Six Nations of the Grand River, Brantford, Ontario] Search this
Artist/Maker:
Chief Jake Thomas (Ha-da-jib-ghen-ta [Descending Cloud]/Jacob Ezra Thomas), Cayuga [Six Nations of the Grand River, Brantford, Ontario], 1922-1998 Search this
IACB source:
Duffy Wilson (Wilmer Francis Wilson/Segwoi-Don-Kwe), Tuscarora/Cayuga, 1925-2002 Search this
Previous owner:
Indian Arts and Crafts Board, Department of the Interior (IACB), 1935- Search this
Object Name:
Cane/walking stick
Media/Materials:
Wood
Techniques:
Carved, etched
Dimensions:
94.8 x 17.3 x 2.5 cm
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Place:
Six Nations Grand River Reserve; Brant County, Haldimand County; Ontario; Canada
Date created:
1971
Collection History:
Purchased by Indian Arts and Crafts Board representatives from Duffy Wilson (Wilmer Francis Wilson, Tuscarora/Cayuga, 1925-2002) in 1972; part of the IACB Headquarters collection (Department of the Interior, Washington, DC) until 2000 when it was transferred to NMAI.
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