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Turban

Datec. 1880
Object PlaceTama, Iowa, United States, North America
MediumOtter pelt, cotton fabric, silk ribbon, glass beads, bearclaw
ClassificationsAccessories
Dimensions17 x 16 inches (43.2 x 40.6 cm)
Credit LineFounders Society Purchase with funds from Flint Ink Corporation
Object number81.465
DescriptionTurban is formed as a headband wrapped with fur (otter?) with a triangular appendage on one side and a long vertical tail on the other side. A beaded band of green, red, blue and navy with white edging ornaments the upper edge; a beaded rosette in orange, navy, white, red and blue is located on the triangular projection, along with a pendant bear claw. The tail is worked in a beaded pattern of diamonds in white, red, pink, blue and navy with paired yellow beads situated around the edges.
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Collections
  • Native American Minds of Colonial America Copy
Locations
  • Storage - Long-term   Demo Museum (1995 Broadway), Department Storage, Americas