Reproduction: Buffalo Dance Headdress

1996.24.0579

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Reproduction: Buffalo Dance Headdress   (1996.24.0579)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Symbols
  4. :
  5. Status Symbols
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1930 - 1989
Culture Native American: Great Plains: Sioux: Absaroke (Apsáalooke, Crow), Sioux: Lakota (Teton Sioux): Oglala

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 42.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 28.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 23.2 cm
Weight 775 g
Measuring Remarks The diameter is of the part that fits on the head only.
Materials Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales?
Manufacturing Processes Sewing
Munsell Color Information Dark Grayish Reddish Brown (2.5YR 2/2) -Fur Black (N .75/ .9% R) -Horns Moderate Brown (7.5YR 3/4) -Fur Flap

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

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Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Reginald and Gladys Laubin Collection
Reproduction Yes
Reproduction Information Theatrical reproduction.

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