Relic, Religious

Object/Artifact

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Carbon County Museum

Name/Title

Relic, Religious

Entry/Object ID

2006.236.7.003

Description

Rawhide Horse Sioux Sundance Pole Ornament. Object is covered in heavy red ochre, and measures 8'" x 5 1/2" x 1/8" thick. Has rawhide tie attached for hanging. Item was purchased by donor from Mr. Vogel of Boardwalk in Laramie in late 1970's. Appraiser gave item a value of $500. There is a bend mark on the neck. Item looks tailless, but is not missing tail. Item is very brittle. Located on back wall right above Sun Dance Panel.

Collection

Barbara Cook Collection