Shield

Sioux people, Native American

1989

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Halibut Hook - Top willow 11.125 inches long. Bird carving shows one wing. Bottom cedar. Iron barb. Fish line lashing. cf. 1078. Wm Benson calls it "crow".
Vertical monoprint with red ground has phrase U.S. DO NOT FORGET WASHITA INDIAN DEATHS in white letters.
Raven tail top. Ragged edge. Hole in side. Two leather lugs.
Crown of feathers, ermine pieces, and two eagle claws.