Hair ornament

Description

Hair ornament, with horse tail, of dyed porcupine quillwork and feathers, worn in the war dance: North America, USA, possibly Lakota (Sioux), mid - late 19th century

Museum reference

A.1890.485

Collection

Americas

Object name

Hair ornament

Production information

Unknown
USA, North America

Date

Mid - late 19th century

Style / Culture

Lakota

Materials

Horsehair, Porcupine quill, Feather

Physical description

Horse's tail with attached ornament of dyed porcupine quillwork and feathers

Collection place(s)

USA, North America

Exhibitions

• Patterns of Life (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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