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Ceremonial eagle feather fan
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| Description | Dakota ceremonial eagle feather side drop peyote style dance fan, circa 1870. The fan is comprised of seven (7) leather bound eagle feathers attached to a beaded handle with a braided rope fringe. Arthur M. Kingsbury used this fan during performances with the Calumet Indian Dancers of St. Paul, Minnesota, a group of non-Indian teenagers. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 27 inches length 28 inches width 11/16 inch diameter handle |
| Nomenclature | Fan (costume accessory) |
| Creation | Made by Dakota Indians |
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Used by: Calumet Indian Dancers Made by Dakota Indians Used by Dakota Indians Used in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States Indian. Clothing. Accessories. Canes & Fans |
| Dates | Creation: Approximately 1870 Use: 1944 - 1969 Used in performances with the Calumet Indian Dancers Content: 1969 Date donated |
| Restrictions | Through curatorial review and/or additional consultation with American Indian elders, spiritual leaders, tribal officers or lineal descendants, this item has been determined to be culturally sensitive. As advised by the Minnesota Historical Society Indian Advisory Committee on April 20, 2012, the Minnesota Historical Society will not display images of culturally sensitive items on the public database. |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 69.154.2 |
