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Dakota quillwork ornamental hairpin

Dakota quillwork ornamental hairpin

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Titles: Dakota quillwork ornamental hairpin (Supplied title)

Description: A Dakota ornamental wood hairpin shaped like a stiletto is tapered overall and has a pointed end, circa the early 20th century or earlier. Its length is wrapped with dyed quills firmly woven into repeating symmetrical crosses and checker patterns. A long lock of dark hair, possibly horse, is wrapped with sinew to the blunt end of the pin.

Dates

  • Not later than 1919 (Creation)

Identifiers

  • Accession Number: 3804.E375.1

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

  • Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

  • 12 inches length

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Dakota quillwork ornamental hairpin

Collections items are not for sale.
A reproduction can be purchased.