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Metal arm bands with scalopped and buckle detail with long pink ribbons / Unknown

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They were worn with cloth shirts in the late 19th century during straight dance. This style is used into the 20th century, and they are still worn today. Sometimes, the Kaw would perform straight dances with the Osage during June dances. The I'n-kon-schka dance was given to the Osage by the Kaw in Pawhuska, Oklahoma.

Tags: armband, ribbon, Pink
People: Kaw
Places: Oklahoma
Purpose: ceremonial events, dance, public events

From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology

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Title(s): 
Metal arm bands with scalopped and buckle detail with long pink ribbons
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American; Kaw
Date: 
late 19th century
Place: 
Ponca City, Oklahoma
Materials/Techniques: 
silver, cotton
Classification: 
Ethnographic Objects
Object Type: 
Arm Bands
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mary Thompson Bryan and Lawrence E. Bryan
Accession No: 
69.168a-b
Previous Number(s): 
TL1999.54.25a-b; TL1999.54.25a-b
Department: 
Anthropology
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