Peyote fan

Description

Peyote fan, with cylindrical handle covered with coloured beadwork, with silver cross and red bead attached, and head of trimmed feathers: North America, USA, Northern or Southern Plains, early 20th century

Museum reference

A.1956.1388

Collection

Americas

Object name

Peyote fan

Production information

Unknown
USA, North America

Date

Early 20th century

Style / Culture

Northern Plains
Southern Plains

Materials

Beadwork, Silver, Feather, Twine

Physical description

Handle covered with coloured beadwork, with silver cross and red bead attached; head of trimmed feathers; twine tassel at butt

Collection place(s)

USA, North America

Exhibitions

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

On display

national museum of scotland »
level 1 »
world cultures, patterns of life