Peyote Box
CultureNavajo
Dateca. 1950
MediumWood, pigment, silver, brass, felt, ferrous metal, and rhinestones
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/4 × 17 × 4 1/4 inches (13.34 × 43.18 × 10.8 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: the Donald D. Jones Fund for American Indian Art
Object number2006.5.1
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DescriptionSmall, long, rectangular box with hinged lid; sides, bottom, and top profusely decorated with relief carved and painted designs; large silver bird on lid below carrying handle.CopyrightThis work is copyrighted. Contact the copyright holder for permission to reproduce.
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