Robe

Arapaho

19th century

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Title: Robe
Date: 19th century
Geography: United States, Great Plains
Culture: Arapaho
Medium: Native-tanned skin, paint
Dimensions: H. 73 x W. 80 in. (185.4 x 203.2 cm)
Classification: Hide-Costumes
Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1964
Object Number: 1978.412.128
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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