Taylor Collection of Native American ethnography

Native American

Hastings Museum and Art Gallery

1850 - 1920

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.

• Medium: various including: buck skin; seal skin; birch bark; quill work; moose hair; bone; ivory; feathers
• Dimensions: various
• Art Fund Grant: £10167 ( Total: £40,669)
• ArtFunded in: 2004
• Vendor: Dr Colin Taylor

Provenance

Dr Colin Taylor.

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