Ceremonial arrow, circa 1870 (Teton Dakota)

Freccia cerimoniale, 1870 circa (Teton Dakota)

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Technique and Dimensions:

Rod made of dehusked ash wood, feathers, chipped and polished buffalo horn, animal fibre

Location:

C.A. 764

Provenance:

Donation of Missioni Cattoliche Americane, 1893

Ceremonial arrow (perhaps). The rod is crossed by a zigzag engraved motif that symbolized lightning and lightning; there are also traces of red paint that identified the owner