Object Details
Culture/People
probably Lakota (Teton/Western Sioux) (attributed)
Previous owner
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Seller
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Joseph Keppler, Jr. (1872-1956, a long-time friend of George Heye); transferred by Joseph Keppler to George Heye in 1912 as part of an installment purchase, which was finalized in 1916.
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Date created
1890-1910
Catalog Number
2/9627
Barcode
029627.000
Object Type
Animal Tack and Animal Husbandry
Object Name
Horse hoof ornaments
Media/Materials
Hide, glass bead/beads, feather/feathers, hide thong/babiche, synthetic dye/dyes, thread
Techniques
Sewn, lazy/lane stitch beadwork
Dimensions
28 x 22 cm (average)
Place
South Dakota; USA (inferred)
See related items
Lakota (Teton/Western Sioux)
Animal Tack and Animal Husbandry
Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Link to Original Record
Record ID
NMAI_31254