Shield Cover

1996.24.2154

Object Image

Basic Information

Artifact Identification Shield Cover   (1996.24.2154)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Symbols
  4. :
  5. Status Symbols
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 19th century
Culture Native American: Great Plains: Sioux: Absaroke (Apsáalooke, Crow)
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 50 cm
Dimension 2 (Length) 31 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 4.5 cm
Weight 1020 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Animal--Feather, Animal--Skin--with Fur/Feathers/Scales, Animal--Viscera, Animal--Claw, Animal--Tooth, Animal--Bone, Pigment, Animal--Bird--Eagle--Golden Eagle
Manufacturing Processes Tanning, Dyeing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

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Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Reginald and Gladys Laubin Collection
Reproduction No

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