Lot Essay
Old label indicates that, the staff was used in a tobacco ceremony.
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A CROW STAFF AND A PLAINS SASH
The staff consisting of the skin of a black footed ferret wrapped around the abdomen and neck with trade ribbons and felt, three beaded strands suspended from the nose, the sash of woven cotton in yellow, grey, green and black strips, the staff:19in. (48.3cm.) long; the sash:6½in. (16.5cm.) wide (2)
The staff consisting of the skin of a black footed ferret wrapped around the abdomen and neck with trade ribbons and felt, three beaded strands suspended from the nose, the sash of woven cotton in yellow, grey, green and black strips, the staff:19in. (48.3cm.) long; the sash:6½in. (16.5cm.) wide (2)