Grizzly Bear Claw Necklace
Datec. 1830
Object PlaceUnited States, North America
MediumOtter pelt, grizzly bearclaws, glass beads
ClassificationsJewelry
Dimensions16 15/16 inches (43 cm)
Credit LineFounders Society Purchase
Object number81.461
DescriptionThe horseshoe-shaped necklace is made of thirty grizzly bear claws, separated by large blue faceted necklace beads and attached to a foundation which is wrapped with otter fur. The otter fur is decorated with three beaded rosettes composed of concentric rings of various colors of beads sewn onto a red cloth backing.On View
On viewCollections
- Native American Minds of Colonial America Copy
Locations
- Exhibition Demo Museum (Hanover Square), Wing A, The Americas, Gallery 6
ProvenanceFormerly in the collection of:
M. G. Chandler
Purchased by Pohrt from M. G. Chandler, who acquired it from an Oklahoma dealer. Originally belonged to White Cloud, a prominent Iowa chief.
c. 1880
c. 1801
1300/1500
16th/18th Century
c. 1830
c. 1845
c. 1860