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Bowcase and Quiver

Nez Perce artist Native American
ca. 1870
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bowcase and Quiver
  • Artist: Nez Perce artist
  • Date: ca. 1870
  • Geography: Idaho, Oregon, or Washington, United States; United States
  • Culture: Nez Perce
  • Medium: Otter skin, native-tanned leather, wool cloth, glass beads, ermine, and silk ribbon
  • Dimensions: Overall: H. 45 in. (114.3 cm)
    Other (quiver): H. 32 1/4 x W. 6 1/4 in. (81.9 x 15.9 cm)
    Other (bowcase): H. 38 1/2 x W. 3 5/8 in. (97.8 x 9.2 cm)
  • Classifications: Hide-Costumes, Beads-Containers
  • Credit Line: Gift of Charles and Valerie Diker, 1999
  • Object Number: 1999.484.14
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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