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Quirt

Artist Sioux

Mediumwood, skin, textile, metal, horsehair, beads

DimensionsOther: 40 cm (15 3/4 in.) (Handle)
Other: 64 cm (25 3/16 in.) (Lash)

ClassificationsTools and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Ogden B. Read

Object number1881.3.64

DescriptionCarved hickory stem. Beaded deerskin wrist band attached by thong through hole in knobbed base of wood stem. Wristlet is covered on its underside and top borders with green cotton cloth and has two flaps, each ending in metal cone dangles with yellow horsehair tufts. Front of handle and flaps beaded with concentric boxed design in light and dark blue, yellow, and white-core rose. Lash of commercial leather.

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