Scratcher

Roach Support

45-15-1249

From: United States of America | South Dakota | Pine Ridge Reservation

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 45-15-1249
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Oglala
Provenience United States of America | South Dakota | Pine Ridge Reservation
Culture Area Great Plains Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Quill
Description

Stick for parting the hair, quill decorated. Worn in the hair by participants in the Sun Dance, forbidden to scratch hair or body with fingers.

Length 23.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Owen Stephens, 1945

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