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Lance scabbard

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Edward Borein (1873-1945, a Western artist and collector); purchased by MAI from his widow Lucille E. Borein (1882-1967) in 1945.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Apsáalooke (Crow/Absaroke)
Previous owner
Edward Borein, Non-Indian, 1873-1945
Seller
Lucille E. Borein (Mrs. Edward Borein), Non-Indian, 1882-1967
Date created
1925-1930
Object Name
Lance scabbard
Media/Materials
Rawhide, paint, porcupine quills, wool cloth, glass bead/beads, brass bell/bells
Techniques
Edge beaded , painted, overlay beadwork, quill-wrapped (flat)
Dimensions
120.8 cm
Object Type
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare: Warfare
Indigenous Term
kakáaisshe
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