Hair ornament

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Culture/People: Niitsitapii (Blackfoot/Blackfeet)
Previous owner: Frank M. Covert (F. M. Covert), Non-Indian, 1858-1929
Seller: Frank M. Covert (F. M. Covert), Non-Indian, 1858-1929

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Frank M. Covert (1858-1929, a New York dealer); purchased by George Heye from Frank M. Covert in 1909.
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Place: Montana or Alberta; USA, Canada (inferred)

See related items: Niitsitapii (Blackfoot/Blackfeet); Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 2/1015
Barcode: 021015.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Hair ornament
Media/Materials: Horsehair, ermine skin/fur, glass bead/beads, hide, hide thong/babiche
Techniques: Overlay beadwork

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6643d3cb3-3341-498b-b3e0-aa7c694d0498

Record ID: NMAI_22285