Peyote Earring
59-14-54B
From: United States of America | Oklahoma | Anadarko
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 59-14-54B |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Kiowa |
Provenience | United States of America | Oklahoma | Anadarko |
Culture Area | Great Plains Culture Area |
Creator | George Silverhorn |
Section | American |
Materials | Silver |
Iconography | Peyote Ceremony |
Description | A silver piece with incised designs for pierced ears. The earring is triangular with the top cut off. Attached to the bottom are three conical shaped objects. The conical objects are hollow and are attached to the triangular section by small loops. The part that goes through the ear is the usual pierced earring loop, which may be detached from the earring. Made by George Silverhorn. |
Length | 7 cm |
Width | 1 cm |
Credit Line | Exchange with Denver Art Museum, 1959 |
Other Number | JK-49-P - Old Museum Number |
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