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Carved wooden Peyote meeting drumstick / Joseph Rice

Essay/Description

Turned hardwood (Cocobolo) drumstick with 2.5-inch-long handle section in middle of which has been relief carved and cross-hatched chevron pattern around the circumference, below which present four raised bands created by 5 cut grooves completing handle.

Curatorial Remarks

There is tremendous diversity in Native American Church drumsticks. Sometimes they have carved designs, or they may have pieces of glass or jewels set into them as well. Most men have personal drumsticks that are the right weight for their drumming style, and a road man may have multiple drumsticks. Sometimes, they are made out of special wood that has personal significance.

Tags: drumstick
People: Native American Church
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: ceremonial events

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

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Title(s): 
Carved wooden Peyote meeting drumstick
Creator(s): 
Joseph Rice (Artist)
Culture: 
Native American; Sac & Fox
Date: 
1998
Period: 
Contemporary
Materials/Techniques: 
wood
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Credit Line: 
Purchased with funds from Phillips Petroleum Grant
Accession No: 
73.746
Previous Number(s): 
TL1998.12.1
Department: 
Not On View

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