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45-15-501

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Di yin bi ch'ah
Object Number 45-15-501
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Apache
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Date Made prior to 1875
Section American
Materials Buckskin | Fiber | Shell | Turkey Feathers | Eagle Feathers
Description

Tanned buckskin wiht cut ends, red flannel facing overlaid by buckskin strip cut in points and painted blue and set with buttons. Bunches of cut wild turkey feathers on crown, drill chin strap overlaid with red flannel.

Length 38 cm
Width 24 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Owen Stephens, 1945

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