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Necklace with pendant

Object Details

Collection History
Formerly owned by Frank L. Kenjockety (Chief Strong Fox, Cayuga, 1871-1944), founder of "Kenjockety's Hippodrome and Wild West Vaudeville," a performing troupe active between about 1909 and 1940; purchased by NMAI from Crown Collectibles (Richmond, Virginia) in 2005.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Seneca or Cayuga (attributed)
Previous owner
Frank L. Kenjockety (Chief Strong Fox), Cayuga, 1871-1944
Crown Collectibles
Seller
Crown Collectibles
Date created
1910-1930
Object Name
Necklace with pendant
Media/Materials
Glass bead/beads, bear tooth/teeth, metal wire, bone beads, hide thong/babiche, thread
Techniques
Drilled, loom beadwork, strung
Dimensions
55 x 20 x 2.5 cm
Object Type
Adornment/Jewelry
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