Dance accessory

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Date created: 1900-1930

Culture/People: probably Lake Superior Chippewa [Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin] (attributed)
Possible collector: Bernard S. Mason (Bernard Sterling Mason), Non-Indian, 1896-1953
Previous owner: Bernard S. Mason (Bernard Sterling Mason), Non-Indian, 1896-1953; John L. Holden, Non-Indian, 1922-1998
Donor: John L. Holden, Non-Indian, 1922-1998

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Bernard S. Mason (1896-1953, author of books on Indian crafts, an active supporter of camping and "Indian lore" as educational experiences, and director of Camp Kooch-i-ching, Rainy Lake, Minnesota); bequeathed or given to his friend John Landis Holden (1922-1998, also a camping enthusiast and subsequent director of Camp Kooch-i-ching); donated to NMAI by John L. Holden in 1991.
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Place: Lac du Flambeau Reservation; Iron County, Vilas County, Oneida County; Wisconsin; USA

See related items: Lake Superior Chippewa [Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin]; Ceremonial/Ritual items

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 25/3373
Barcode: 253373.000

Object Type: Ceremonial/Ritual items

Object Name: Dance accessory
Media/Materials: Skunk skin/fur, hide thong/babiche
Techniques: Cut, tied
Dimensions: 40 x 10 x 2 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws64f59fdfc-99eb-4df7-b531-7484470319eb

Record ID: NMAI_269205