Snake Dance Outfit

Wristlet

38784E

From: Arizona

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 38784E
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hopi
Provenience Arizona
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Skin | Pigment
Description

Two wristlets or arm bands made from coiled circles of wood tied together with hide. A long tassel made from hide strips is attached to each wristlet. A band made from two segments of hide is attached to both wristlets with a hide strip. This band is dyed red on one side and has white fur on the other side. Tassels and wood are all dyed red.

Credit Line Wanamaker Expedition to the Southwest, R. Stewart Culin, 1901

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