5 Bags from Medicine Bundle containing medicines used to treat illnesses caused by evil spirit

Navajo

Caption

Navajo. 5 Bags from Medicine Bundle containing medicines used to treat illnesses caused by evil spirit. Hide, string, cloth, paper, a: smelling weed b: charcoal c: black red earth d: corn pollen e: crystal, overall: approx. 6 x 3 1/2 x 3 in. Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1904, Museum Collection Fund, 04.297.7060a-e. Creative Commons-BY

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Navajo

Title

5 Bags from Medicine Bundle containing medicines used to treat illnesses caused by evil spirit

Medium

Hide, string, cloth, paper, a: smelling weed b: charcoal c: black red earth d: corn pollen e: crystal

Classification

Accessory

Dimensions

overall: approx. 6 x 3 1/2 x 3 in.

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1904, Museum Collection Fund

Accession Number

04.297.7060a-e

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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