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NECKLACE
Semicircular strip of bark covered on the interior with red and white plaid cloth on one side and on the exterior with red and blue wool. The wool extends in strips past the end of the bark circle. Around the bark, the wool is decorated with lines and triangles of white beadwork. Twelve hide thongs are attached to the bottom edge of the necklace. The middle four thongs are decorated with clear and white glass beads, brass thimbles, and strips of brown cloth. The remaining thongs are decorated with clear glass beads and hawk talons. An additional hide thong is attached to the end of the bark circle.
Details
Catalog Number: 61-2444
Object Name: NECKLACE
Alternate Name: CHOKER
Dimensions:
- Height: 5.5 cm
- Length: 55.0 cm
- Width: 15.5 cm
World Region: North America
Culture Area: Plains