Model of house, circa 1880 (Dakota - Teton)

Modellino di abitazione, 1880 circa (Dakota – Teton)

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Indians of the Plains (Canada)
Technique and Dimensions:

Dehulled and curved wooden twigs, tanned cervid skin, porcupine thorns (flattened with teeth or nails, dyed and sewn), vegetable fibre, feathers and metal

Provenienza:

Donation of Missioni Cattoliche Americane, 1893

Location:

C.A. 500

Provenance:

Donation of Missioni Cattoliche Americane, 1893

Model of conical house of the natives of the Plains/Prairies (Tipi), toy for girls