Object Details
- Collection History
- Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of J. Ortega (possibly an Indian trader in New Mexico); purchased by George Heye from J. Ortega in 1917.
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- Data Source
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Culture/People
- possibly Chimayo (attributed)
- Previous owner
- J. Ortega, Non-Indian
- Seller
- J. Ortega, Non-Indian
- Object Name
- Dance wand/baton
- Media/Materials
- Wood
- Techniques
- Painted
- Object Type
- Ceremonial/Ritual items
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