Whetstone Case
Arts of the Americas
MEDIUM
Beads, hide, brass buttons, metal beads
DATES
20th century
DIMENSIONS
15 3/4 x 2 3/4in. (40 x 7cm)
Other: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
(show scale)
ACCESSION NUMBER
43.201.25
CREDIT LINE
Anonymous gift in memory of Dr. Harlow Brooks
PROVENANCE
Prior to 1936, provenance not yet documented; before 1936, acquired by Henry Harlow Brooks of New York, NY; by 1943, acquired from the estate of Henry Harlow Brooks by an anonymous donor; October 26,1943, gift of an anonymous donor to the Brooklyn Museum.
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Plains (Northern or Central). Whetstone Case, 20th century. Beads, hide, brass buttons, metal beads, 15 3/4 x 2 3/4in. (40 x 7cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift in memory of Dr. Harlow Brooks, 43.201.25. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 43.201.25_50.67.36_PS1.jpg)
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