Quiver

37580C

From: United States of America | Montana | Fort Peck Reservation

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 37580C
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Yankton | Dakota | Sioux
Provenience United States of America | Montana | Fort Peck Reservation
Culture Area Great Plains Culture Area
Section American
Materials Skin
Description

Wan-zu.

Quiver with shoulder strap and tassels made from fur and horsehair. The main body of the quiver is sewn from the skin of a fox, with the tail still attached. The seams are lined with red cloth, and some of the fur has worn off.

Length 108 cm
Width 25 cm
Credit Line John Wanamaker Expedition, 1900; R. Stewart Culin, 1900

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