Charm

70-9-542

From: Canada | Alberta (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 70-9-542
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Blackfeet | Sarsi
Provenience Canada | Alberta (uncertain)
Culture Area Great Plains Culture Area
Section American
Materials Hair | Bead | Skin | Metal
Description

Hank of human hair wrapped in fringed and beaded strip of brown-dyed leather. Loop of leather thong attached. Four brass bells sewn around base of charm. Beads are blue and orange. Tag with Speck's handwriting accompanies object.

Length 30 cm
Width 3 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970
Other Number 19 - Other Number

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