so lani = "many (group of) stars"

22731

From: New Mexico | Isleta Pueblo

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Title so lani = "many (group of) stars"
Object Number 22731
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tewa (Culture) | Hopi
Provenience New Mexico | Isleta Pueblo
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Cotton String | Board
Description

Cotton string arranged in a design, originally on one's fingers, and attached to a paper backing. Much of the string has loosened.

As per Stewart Culin, "figure, many (group of) stars."

Length 20 cm
Width 11.3 cm
Credit Line Southwest Expedition; R. Stewart Culin; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902

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