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Wooden painted peyote box with carved waterbird on lid / Unknown

Curatorial Remarks

This particular peyote box is much more simple than most. Typically peyote boxes are brighter in color and are covered with more symbolism in designs included.

Tags: Native American Church, peyote meeting, waterbird, wood waterbirdcarvingslidpaintpainted boxblue
People: Native Americans
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: peyote meeting, religious events

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

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Title(s): 
Wooden painted peyote box with carved waterbird on lid
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American
Date: 
19th century - 20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
paint, wood
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
73.249
Department: 
Not On View

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