Claw, Bear

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Claw, Bear

Entry/Object ID

1.87.319

Description

Worked Bear Claws. Material: claw. Size: a. 1/2" x 2". b. 1/2" x 1 1/2". c. 1/2" x 3/4". Description: worked bear claws; used for decoration for costumes.

Context

Worked bear claws used by Native Americans. Dr. Schirmer of Minnesota State University, Mankato visited 2 July 2013 and determined that this is a Native American trade item used for decoration for costumes.

Cataloged By

pauline

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Claw, Bear

Class

Artifact Remnant

Category

Unclassifiable Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

June 27, 2000

Update Date

November 21, 2024