A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo). <em>Bow Priest's Cap</em>, 1880s. Hide, feathers, shells, plant fiber cord, cotton string, sinew, 5 3/4 x 11 in. (14.6 x 27.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Estate of Stewart Culin, Museum Purchase, 30.797. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 30.797.jpg)

Bow Priest's Cap

Artist:A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo)

Medium: Hide, feathers, shells, plant fiber cord, cotton string, sinew

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Dates:1880s

Dimensions: 5 3/4 x 11 in. (14.6 x 27.9 cm)

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Accession Number: 30.797

Image: 30.797.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
This cap was part of Brooklyn Museum curator Stewart Culin's personal collection but was originally owned by Frank Hamilton Cushing as part of his own Zuni clothing that he wore. Cushing's acceptance into the Zuni Bow Society was the culmination of his career. Cushing believed the Bow Priesthood to be the most powerful, elaborately organized of all associations. This cap of perforated buckskin is one of the badges of office in the priesthood. It is exceptionally finely crafted.

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