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Reproduction Sun Dance Buffalo Skull

1996.24.0616

Object Image

Basic Information

Artifact Identification Reproduction Sun Dance Buffalo Skull   (1996.24.0616)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Strong belief that this is a reproduction prop used in Laubin performances (see Scholarly Notes). APH 6/06/07
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 19th - 20th century CE
Culture Native American: Great Plains: Sioux: Lakota (Teton Sioux, Western Sioux)
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Depth) 57.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 51.1 cm
Dimension 3 (Height) 23.5 cm
Weight 6086 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Animal--Bone, Pigment--Paint, Plant--Straw
Manufacturing Processes Painting, Stuffing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

Laubin, Reginald. Indian Dances of North America: Their Importance to Indian Life. University of Oklahoma Press: 1977.

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Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Reginald and Gladys Laubin Collection
Reproduction Yes

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