Snake Dance Outfit
Wristlet
38784E
From: Arizona
Curatorial Section: American
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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