Dance Sticks

37414C

From: Washington (U. S. State) | Neah Bay

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 37414C
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Makah
Provenience Washington (U. S. State) | Neah Bay
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Antler
Description

Worn in the Klokwally in representing deer. Two antlers, polished by use, struck together to keep time in the dance.

Credit Line John Wanamaker Expedition, 1900; R. Stewart Culin, 1900

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