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Lakota Sioux, Late 19th century

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Lakota (Sioux)

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Lakota Sioux, Late 19th century

Physical Qualities Wood, metal, fiber, polychrome, feather fragments, 26 1/4 in. (66.7 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Richard W. Case, Sparks, Maryland
Object Number 1985.172
Ralph Case (father-in-law- of donor) collected beginning probably in early 30s, perhaps earlier. Acted as attorney for the Sioux nation in suit against U.S. Government from 1932 to 1966. Was born on a Sioux reservation (c. 1880s/90s); son of a frontier sheriff. (Information from donor, 1984)

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