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Native American Church stick pin with bird and drum design / Unknown

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A design executed in nickel silver composed of a water bird, neck and head pointed upward. Atop the bird is placed a water drum and the crescent built in worship services. On top of the crescent is a peyote cactus executed in brass. On top of the drum is a brass heart. The bird's tail has an incised cross.

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Title(s): 
Native American Church stick pin with bird and drum design
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American; possibly Kiowa (artist and user)
Date: 
mid-20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
German silver, brass, solder
Classification: 
Ethnographic Objects
Object Type: 
Pin
Credit Line: 
Purchased with funds provided by Phillips Petroleum Corporation
Accession No: 
69.157
Previous Number(s): 
TL1998.34
Department: 
Anthropology
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