Whip

45-15-1174

From: Washington (U. S. State) | Spokane Area

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 45-15-1174
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Modoc (uncertain)
Provenience Washington (U. S. State) | Spokane Area
Culture Area Plateau Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Bone | Bead | Hide | Brass
Description

Quirt. Squared wooden handle, set with diagonal lines of brass tacks. Lash, broken off, was inserted in end. Wrist thong with two bone hair pipes and brass beads. "Gotten from Indian at time of Modoc War."

Length 35 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Owen Stephens, 1945

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