Plume Box

31-23-54

From: Arizona

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 31-23-54
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hopi
Provenience Arizona
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Fiber
Description

Cylindrical, wooden box used to deposit prayer sticks and plume sticks. A long, rectangular opening is cut into the top with a recessed edge. One end of the box is carved into a stepped design and a brown, cloth strap is attached to a perforation.

Length 29.84 cm
Credit Line Purchased from George E. Starr, 1931
Other Number 18717 - Old Museum Number

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