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Life and legends of the Sioux

Author:
Eastman, Mary H (Mary Henderson) 1818-1887  Search this
Coen, Rena Neumann  Search this
Eastman, Seth 1808-1875  Search this
Physical description:
xxxi, 197 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm
Type:
Folklore
Date:
1995
C1995
Call number:
E99.D1 E19 1995Y
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_479010

Indian Knife And Sheath

Donor Name:
John Varden  Search this
Length - Object:
23.49 cm
Width - Object:
8 cm
Culture:
Sioux (Oceti Sakowin), Dakota (?)  Search this
Object Type:
Knife / Knife Sheath
Place:
Missouri River, United States, North America
Accession Date:
1 Jan 1867
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
68A00002
USNM Number:
E5417-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3a2d3e2b5-6869-4329-909f-c1c0cd3cee8f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8468407
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Sheath For Scalp Knife

Collector:
Dr. J. F. Boughter  Search this
Donor Name:
Army Medical Museum  Search this
Culture:
Sioux (Oceti Sakowin)  Search this
Object Type:
Knife Sheath
Place:
Fort Dakota, Minnehaha County, Dakota Territory / South Dakota, United States, North America
Accession Date:
18 Feb 1869
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
416140
USNM Number:
E8506-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/338c635a1-cec5-468b-a49d-6ec5f9991b29
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8482293
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Birch Bark Scroll, Battle Record

Collector:
Dr. Walter J. Hoffman  Search this
Donor Name:
Bureau Of American Ethnology  Search this
Culture:
Chippewa (Ojibwe, Anishinaabe)  Search this
Object Type:
Bark Scroll
Place:
Not Given, White Earth Reservation, Minnesota, United States, North America
Accession Date:
29 Oct 1891
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
024984
USNM Number:
E153140-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/33fbc2fc1-f2f6-4e5c-8871-3a5954b5f0f0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8342679
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War Bonnet

Collector:
Lt. George F. Cooke  Search this
Donor Name:
Bureau Of American Ethnology  Search this
Culture:
Hidatsa (?)  Search this
Sioux (Oceti Sakowin) (?)  Search this
Object Type:
Headdress
Place:
United States, North America
Accession Date:
3 Nov 1892
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
026404
USNM Number:
E165046-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3cbf6ba3a-8fc9-4e0e-9e2c-dd3a83700184
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8345611
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Catlinite Pipe Bowl

Donor Name:
Rev. J L. French  Search this
Length - Object:
5.46 cm
Height - Object:
5.71 cm
Diameter - Object:
3.43 cm
Culture:
Sioux (Oceti Sakowin), Dakota  Search this
Sioux (Oceti Sakowin), Santee (Isanti) Dakota (?)  Search this
Object Type:
Pipe
Place:
United States, North America
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
048586
USNM Number:
EL6010-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3310f14d9-1488-4232-a425-e001bc497df1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8492449
Online Media:

Basket

Collector:
Dr. Joallyn Archambault  Search this
Donor Name:
Dr. Joallyn Archambault  Search this
Depth - Object:
40 cm
Height - Object:
41 cm
Culture:
Chippewa, Turtle Mountain (Ojibwe, Anishinaabe, Metis, Cree)  Search this
Object Type:
Basket
Place:
Turtle Mountain Chippewa Indian / Reservation, North Dakota, United States, North America
Accession Date:
18 Oct 1994
Collection Date:
Aug 1993
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
400197
USNM Number:
E430403-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/398200b17-4106-4115-8951-5d043834607d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8503534
Online Media:

Basket

Collector:
Dr. Joallyn Archambault  Search this
Donor Name:
Dr. Joallyn Archambault  Search this
Length - Object:
55 cm
Width - Object:
43 cm
Height - Object:
15 cm
Culture:
Chippewa, Turtle Mountain (Ojibwe, Anishinaabe, Metis, Cree)  Search this
Object Type:
Basket
Place:
Turtle Mountain Chippewa Indian / Reservation, North Dakota, United States, North America
Accession Date:
18 Oct 1994
Collection Date:
Aug 1993
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
400197
USNM Number:
E430404-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3a5e80663-9057-4215-b219-1962c9904b51
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8503535
Online Media:

Bark Container

Collector:
Dr. Joallyn Archambault  Search this
Donor Name:
Dr. Joallyn Archambault  Search this
Length - Object:
26 cm
Width - Object:
12 cm
Height - Object:
17.4 cm
Culture:
Chippewa, Turtle Mountain (Ojibwe, Anishinaabe, Metis, Cree)  Search this
Object Type:
Bark Container
Place:
Turtle Mountain Chippewa Indian / Reservation, North Dakota, United States, North America
Accession Date:
18 Oct 1994
Collection Date:
Aug 1993
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
400197
USNM Number:
E430405-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3e660cd37-57b6-401f-9657-779d76826379
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8503536
Online Media:

Bark Container

Collector:
Dr. Joallyn Archambault  Search this
Donor Name:
Dr. Joallyn Archambault  Search this
Length - Object:
26 cm
Width - Object:
12 cm
Height - Object:
19 cm
Culture:
Chippewa, Turtle Mountain (Ojibwe, Anishinaabe, Metis, Cree)  Search this
Object Type:
Bark Container
Place:
Turtle Mountain Chippewa Indian / Reservation, North Dakota, United States, North America
Accession Date:
18 Oct 1994
Collection Date:
Aug 1993
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
400197
USNM Number:
E430406-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/37011a4a0-158d-4313-b584-9274cab375fe
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8503537
Online Media:

Necklace

Collector:
Dr. Joallyn Archambault  Search this
Donor Name:
Dr. Joallyn Archambault  Search this
Length - Object:
42.5 cm
Width - Object:
11 cm
Culture:
Sioux (Oceti Sakowin)  Search this
Object Type:
Necklace
Place:
Standing Rock Sioux / Reservation, North Dakota, United States, North America
Accession Date:
18 Oct 1994
Collection Date:
Aug 1993
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
400197
USNM Number:
E430407-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3c522e71c-7e93-4b58-adcb-b6a667743e2c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8503538
Online Media:

Dance bustle

Culture/People:
Sioux  Search this
Object Name:
Dance bustle
Media/Materials:
Feather/feathers
Techniques:
Wrapped, tied
Object Type:
Personal items
Place:
North Dakota or South Dakota; USA (inferred)
Catalog Number:
9/9827
Barcode:
099827.000
See related items:
Sioux
Personal items
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws601922e6b-d6b7-43cf-ba48-1adfa4a7e3dd
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_107733
Online Media:

Dance bustle

Culture/People:
Sioux  Search this
Previous owner:
John D. Bagley, Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Dance bustle
Media/Materials:
Feather/feathers
Techniques:
Wrapped, tied
Object Type:
Personal items
Place:
North Dakota or South Dakota; USA (inferred)
Catalog Number:
10/1060
Barcode:
101060.000
See related items:
Sioux
Personal items
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6881d7639-006b-45b0-b42a-3c5f38f9fa7a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_108385
Online Media:

Umbilical amulet

Culture/People:
Sioux  Search this
Previous owner:
John J. Steffen (J.J. Steffen), Non-Indian, 1854-1914  Search this
Seller:
John J. Steffen (J.J. Steffen), Non-Indian, 1854-1914  Search this
Object Name:
Umbilical amulet
Media/Materials:
Hide, glass bead/beads, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Bead-wrapped , overlay beadwork
Dimensions:
36 x 26 x 5 cm
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Place:
North Dakota or South Dakota; USA (inferred)
Catalog Number:
1/3344
Barcode:
013344.000
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Sioux
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6eab1da0d-cdc2-4a69-818b-477866fae267
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_14392
Online Media:

Robe

Culture/People:
Sioux  Search this
Previous owner:
Edward Borein, Non-Indian, 1873-1945  Search this
Seller:
Lucille E. Borein (Mrs. Edward Borein), Non-Indian, 1882-1967  Search this
Object Name:
Robe
Media/Materials:
Buffalo hide/skin
Techniques:
Tanned
Dimensions:
295 x 240 cm
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments: Outerwear (flat)
Place:
North Dakota or South Dakota; USA (inferred)
Catalog Number:
20/7876
Barcode:
207876.000
See related items:
Sioux
Clothing/Garments: Outerwear (flat)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6dfd5279e-52f7-43a1-9fec-e519ee496aa3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_221746
Online Media:

Bag

Culture/People:
Sioux  Search this
Previous owner:
W. E. Richards, Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Bag
Media/Materials:
Animal bladder, porcupine quills, glass bead/beads
Techniques:
Overlay beadwork
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
North Dakota or South Dakota; USA (inferred)
Catalog Number:
2/1128
Barcode:
021128.000
See related items:
Sioux
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws64dcbfdf7-ead8-4e46-9a3e-34bfc8bf33df
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_22441
Online Media:

Woman's dress

Culture/People:
Sioux  Search this
Previous owner:
Dorothy K. Fitzgerald (Mrs. E. L. Fitzgerald/Mrs. Edward L. Fitzgerald), Non-Indian, b. ca. 1891  Search this
Donor:
Dorothy K. Fitzgerald (Mrs. E. L. Fitzgerald/Mrs. Edward L. Fitzgerald), Non-Indian, b. ca. 1891  Search this
Object Name:
Woman's dress
Media/Materials:
Hide, cowrie shell/shells, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Sewn
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments
Place:
North Dakota or South Dakota; USA (inferred)
Catalog Number:
22/2806
Barcode:
222806.000
See related items:
Sioux
Clothing/Garments
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6f49d7a6b-cb16-4930-822d-baf99b3a64ad
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_237599
Online Media:

Trade token

Culture/People:
Non-Indian; probably used by the Sioux  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Frederick J. Dockstader (FJD), Non-Indian, 1912-1998  Search this
Donor:
Dr. Frederick J. Dockstader (FJD), Non-Indian, 1912-1998  Search this
Object Name:
Trade token
Media/Materials:
Brass
Techniques:
Cast
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Place:
Fort Thompson, Crow Creek Sioux Reservation; Buffalo County; South Dakota; USA
Catalog Number:
23/91
Barcode:
230091.000
See related items:
Non-Indian
Sioux
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws637170486-65a4-448a-bf88-adf99d0eb533
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_244699
Online Media:

Pipebag

Culture/People:
Sioux  Search this
Collector:
Reverend Hugh Latimer Burleson (Bishop Burleson), Non-Indian, 1865-1933  Search this
Previous owner:
Reverend Hugh Latimer Burleson (Bishop Burleson), Non-Indian, 1865-1933  Search this
John E. Burleson (John Ely Burleson), Non-Indian, 1911-1985  Search this
Eleanor J. Burleson (Eleanor Pendleton Jackson/Mrs. John E. Burleson), Non-Indian  Search this
Donor:
Eleanor J. Burleson (Eleanor Pendleton Jackson/Mrs. John E. Burleson), Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Pipebag
Media/Materials:
Hide, glass bead/beads, porcupine quills, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Sewn, lazy/lane stitch beadwork, quill-wrapped (flat), fringed
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
South Dakota; USA
Date created:
circa 1920
Catalog Number:
25/5010
Barcode:
255010.000
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Sioux
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws67e53508e-d70a-4267-8175-862bcef2814c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_270876
Online Media:

Atlikim Creator's Mask

Culture/People:
Sioux  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Robert D. Peasley, Sioux/Omaha, 1932-2005  Search this
Previous owner:
Indian Arts and Crafts Board, Department of the Interior (IACB), 1935-  Search this
IACB source:
Robert D. Peasley, Sioux/Omaha, 1932-2005  Search this
Title:
Atlikim Creator's Mask
Object Name:
Mask
Media/Materials:
Alder, horsehair
Techniques:
Carved, painted
Dimensions:
48 x 36 x 13.5 cm
Object Type:
Masks and Masking
Place:
Estacada; Oregon; USA
Date created:
1979
Catalog Number:
25/5328
Barcode:
255328.000
See related items:
Sioux
Masks and Masking
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6b418644c-2378-4afb-b2a4-8f6e0675baf3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_271193
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