Bow Priest's Cap Item Number: 30.797 from the Brooklyn Museum
Description
This cap was part of Brooklyn Museum curator Stewart Culin's personal collection but was originally owned by Frank Hamilton Cushing as part of his own Zuni clothing that he wore. Cushing's acceptance into the Zuni Bow Society was the culmination of his career. Cushing believed the Bow Priesthood to be the most powerful, elaborately organized of all associations. This cap of perforated buckskin is one of the badges of office in the priesthood. It is exceptionally finely crafted.
Credit Line
Estate of Stewart Culin, Museum Purchase
Item History
- Made between 1880 and 1889
What
- Name
- Bow Priest's Cap
- Identification Number
- 30.797
- Type of Item
- bow and cap
- Material
- hide, feather, shell, plant fibre cord, cotton string and sinew
- Overall
- length 5.75 in, width 11.0 in
Who
- Culture
- She-we-na
Where
- Holding Institution
- Brooklyn Museum
When
- Creation Date
- between 1880 and 1889
Other
- Classification
- Clothing