Painted peyote box
Peyote Ceremonial
Wooden painted peyote box with carved waterbird on lid / Unknown
Gilcrease Museum
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
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
