Object Details
- Collection History
- Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Albert F. Strasburger; purchased by MAI from Albert F. Strasburger in 1944 using proceeds from collection sales to Julius Carlebach (1909-1964; Julius Carlebach Gallery, New York).
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- Data Source
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Culture/People
- Sioux
- Previous owner
- Albert F. Strasburger, Non-Indian
- Seller
- Albert F. Strasburger, Non-Indian
- Presenter/funding source
- Julius Carlebach (Julius Hirsch Carlebach), Non-Indian, 1909-1964
- Object Name
- Dance shield and cover
- Media/Materials
- Deerhide/deerskin, cowhide, paint, feather/feathers, horsehair, cotton cloth
- Techniques
- Painted
- Dimensions
- 48.2 x 100.3 x 72.5 cm
- Object Type
- Personal items
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