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Ground Zero War Shield

Object Details

Collection History
Gift of the artist, 2013.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Artist/Maker
Scott Quick (Red Bear), Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Donor
Scott Quick (Red Bear), Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Date created
2011-2012
Title
Ground Zero War Shield
Object Name
Shield
Media/Materials
Hide, willow, turkey feather/feathers, acrylic paint, wool cloth, fur, glass bead/beads, metal bead/beads, bone beads, metal bell/bells, tobacco, sage, cedar, root/roots, vegetal material
Techniques
Tied, stitched, stretched, painted
Dimensions
77.5 x 57.5 x 4.2 cm
Object Type
Works of Art (Other)
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