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Eagle claw necklace with bead work / Unknown

Curatorial Remarks

Tags: eagle claw, beadwork, necklace
People: Otoe-Missouria
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: domestic use, ceremonial use, formal attire

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

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Title(s): 
Eagle claw necklace with bead work
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American; Otoe-Missouria (artist and user)
Date: 
late 19th century - early 20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
hide, claws (eagle), glass
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
84.134
Previous Number(s): 
8426.134; 17355
Department: 
Not On View

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