Cane Item Number: 50.67.86 from the Brooklyn Museum

Description

Probably Sioux. A staff that has holes for a strap. Possibly is a Warrior's Society dance staff and needs more research as if so, they are very special. See also 50.67.94.

Credit Line

Henry L. Batterman Fund and the Frank Sherman Benson Fund

Item History

  • Made between 1800 and 1825

What

Name
Cane
Identification Number
50.67.86
Type of Item
cane
Material
wood and string
Overall
length 33.5 in, width 0.75 in, height 0.75 in

Who

Culture
Sioux

Where

Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum

When

Creation Date
between 1800 and 1825

Other

Classification
Accoutrement