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Feather fan wrapped in hide / Unknown

Curatorial Remarks

The edges of the feathers on this fan have been serrated and cut. It is unknown why the feathers are serrated.

Tags: fan, feather
People: Native American
Places: Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: ceremonial use

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

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Title(s): 
Feather fan wrapped in hide
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American
Date: 
19th century - 20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
hide, feather
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
85.14
Previous Number(s): 
8527.14; 15984
Department: 
Not On View

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