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Sioux artist, Sheild, ca. 1880, feather and quills on hide, The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection, no known copyright restrictions, 91.95.90

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Title

Sheild

Artist

Sioux artist (Sioux)

Date

ca. 1880

Medium

feather and quills on hide

Dimensions (H x W x D)

20 in x 20 1/2 in x 1 1/4 in

Collection Area

Native American Art

Category

Plains

Ceremonial and Ritual Objects

Object Type

shield

Cultural Group

Sioux

Credit Line

The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection

Accession Number

91.95.90

Copyright

no known copyright restrictions

Terms

ceremonial objects

feather

ghost dances

hide

Plains Indian

shields

Sioux

The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection

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