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Time Period:
1820-1840
Materials:
Maple, iron, silver
Techniques:
Inlaid, cast
Dimensions:
40.2 x 21.1 x 3.2 cm
Cultures:
American Indians, Central Plains, Lakota (Teton/Western Sioux), Native Americans, Non-Indian, North America, Oglala Lakota (Oglala Sioux), Plains
Country:
USA
Collection History:
Said to have belonged to the Oglala Lakota chief Red Cloud (Makhpiya Luta, 1822-1909); formerly in the collection of Harold J. Hibben (1881-1956); in Hibben's collection until circa 1955, when it was sold to Richard M. Fairbanks (1910-2000, Indianapolis businessman); donated in 1958 in Hibben's memory.
Source ID:
NMAI_242229
Catalog Number:
22/7203
Album Name:
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