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Part of Shalako Medicine Society Shrine or Galaxy Fraternity Altar, in 8 pieces

A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo)

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Caption

A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo). Part of Shalako Medicine Society Shrine or Galaxy Fraternity Altar, in 8 pieces, late 19th century. Wood, pigment, cloth, feathers, shell, string, fiber, stone. Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1903, Museum Collection Fund, 03.325.4708a-h. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Part of Shalako Medicine Society Shrine or Galaxy Fraternity Altar, in 8 pieces

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Wood, pigment, cloth, feathers, shell, string, fiber, stone

Classification

Ceremonial

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1903, Museum Collection Fund

Accession Number

03.325.4708a-h

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A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo)

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