Spear, wood shaft and iron triangular blade. Red pigment on end of shaft and blade. Wrapped around shaft near point are eleven dew claws, some carved with scalloped edges, hanging from hide strips. Also tied to shaft is a small wood carving, a cylindrical shape tapered on both ends with numerous lines incised around it. A rawhide strip decorated with dyed porcupine quillwork of yellow, white, and black, and light colored feathers at end hangs from shaft.

Details

Catalog Number: A79:4:40

Object Name: SPEAR

Material: WOODFEATHERQUILLHIDECLAW

Dimensions:

• Depth: 2.0 cm
• Height: 129.4 cm
• Width: 4.5 cm

World Region: North America

Culture Area: Plains

People/Culture: Sioux

Culture Subgroup: Dakota

Place Made: United States of AmericaMINNESOTA

Date Made: 1860-1900

Collection: Anthropology