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Necklace

Sioux

Caption

Sioux. Necklace, late 19th century. Bison teeth, beads, string, when flat ca. 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 1/2 in. teeth: 1 1/4 - 2 in. long. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Appleton Sturgis, 35.2164.

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Sioux

Title

Necklace

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Bison teeth, beads, string

Classification

Ornament

Dimensions

when flat ca. 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 1/2 in. teeth: 1 1/4 - 2 in. long

Credit Line

Gift of Appleton Sturgis

Accession Number

35.2164

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Artists and makers

Sioux

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