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earspool

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Middle Mississippian

Caddo people

62.226

Not currently on view

copper

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Artwork Details

Culture
Culture
Creation Date
date unknown
Materials
copper
Object Types
costume accessories (worn), jewelry, ear ornaments, earspools
Dimensions

1-1/4 x 1-1/4 x 1 in.

Mark Description

Inscribed in collector's hand, white paint, underside: 3207

Accession Number
62.226
Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Earl C. Townsend, Jr.

Copyright
No Known Rights Holder
Collection

Native Arts of the Americas

Color Palette

Earl C. Townsend, Jr. [1914-2007], Indianapolis, Indiana; given to the John Herron Art Institute, now the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Indianapolis, Indiana in 1962.


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