Cross beam of ladder

94-24-1

From: New Mexico | Zuni Pueblo

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Title Cross beam of ladder
Object Number 94-24-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Pueblo | Zuni
Provenience New Mexico | Zuni Pueblo
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Cotton String
Description

Cotton string arranged in a design, originally on one's fingers, and attached to a paper backing.

As per Stewart Culin, "pichowainai, netted shield carried by the War God."

Length 15 cm
Width 12.5 cm
Credit Line Southwest Expedition, R. Stewart Culin; subscription of R. C. H. Brock, 1902
Other Number 22604 - Other Number

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