Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971 Search this
Object Name:
Ear ornament
Media/Materials:
Silver, twine/string
Techniques:
Hammered, cutout, perforated, tied
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Native Term:
hatci' dak ka
Place:
Texas; USA
Date created:
1870-1900
Collection History:
Items in this set were collected from several Alibamu individuals (Charles Thompson, Phiny Thompson, Polly Abbre, Phiny Battise, and Kacy Joe) in 1910 by anthropologist Mark Raymond Harrington (1882-1971, MAI staff member), assisted by Chief William M. Skye (Peoria, 1868-1923) and expedition interpreter Leo Walker (Sac and Fox), during fieldwork sponsored by George Heye.
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