Culture/People:

Sioux  Search this

Previous owner:

Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956  Search this

Seller:

Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956  Search this

Object Name:

Whistle (Image withheld)

Media/Materials:

Turkey bone/bones

Techniques:

Cut

Object Type:

Ceremonial/Ritual items

Place:

North Dakota or South Dakota; USA (inferred)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Joseph Keppler, Jr. (1872-1956, a long-time friend of George Heye); purchased by George Heye from Joseph Keppler in 1906.

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Catalog Number:

9078

Barcode:

009078.000

See related items:

Sioux

Ceremonial/Ritual items

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6853ed9ef-495a-4b5b-911f-4fbd143ac886

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_9749