Finger Wand

35-22-60

From: United States of America | Alaska | Shageluk | Lower Yukon River Valley | Innoko River

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 35-22-60
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Dene
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Shageluk | Lower Yukon River Valley | Innoko River
Culture Area Subarctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Glass | Paint | Feather | Wool
Description

Wheel-shaped object of wood carried (one in each hand) by young girls at dance. Projection with ring at bottom to fit over finger. Painted red and green, decorated with beads set into wood. Feathers stuck around edge.

Length 12.8 cm
Width 8.2 cm
Credit Line Yukon Expedition, Frederica de Laguna, 1935

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