© Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
Taylor Collection of Native American ethnography
Artist: Native American
Location: Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
Date: 1850 - 1920
Materials: various including: buck skin; seal skin; birch bark; quill work; moose hair; bone; ivory; feathers
Dimensions: various
Grant:
Amount Paid: £10,167 (Total: £40,669)
Vendor: Dr Colin Taylor
Review number: 5389 (2004)
Provenance:
Dr Colin Taylor.
Description:
Collection includes pouches, embroidered moccasins, mittens, snow goggles, snowshoes, carvings, boxes, beaded bags, quillwork fans, leggings and a large model birch bark canoe. The most important item is a historic golden eagle feather war bonnet worn by the Sioux Indian Cinte Mazza or Iron Tail (1847 - 1916) who rode with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
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