Quirt Band

45-15-1178

From: North America

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 45-15-1178
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ojibwa (uncertain) | Cree (uncertain)
Provenience North America
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Skin | Quill | Metal
Description

For whip or bracelet. Elk skin, covered with fine quillwork in geometrical patterns. Two long tabs on each end, whipped with quill and hung with tinklers. Medium thong for fastening.

Length 37.5 cm
Width 8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Owen Stephens, 1945

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