Drumstick

70-9-473

From: United States of America | Oklahoma (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 70-9-473
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Delaware Culture | Lenape
Provenience United States of America | Oklahoma (uncertain)
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood
Description

With large X incised on blade of beater. "Plain" drumstick used on first 8 nights of Delaware Big House ceremony. See Speck, The Delaware Big House Ceremony.

Length 50 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970

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