Plains. Game Hoop, 19th–20th century. Wood, rawhide, 13 3/4 x 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (34.9 x 1.3 x 34.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1126.31a. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X1126.31a_PS2.jpg)
Plains. Game Hoop, 19th–20th century. Wood, rawhide, 13 3/4 x 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (34.9 x 1.3 x 34.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1126.31a. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.X1126.31a-b.jpg)
Game Hoop
Plains
Arts of the Americas
ARTIST
Plains
MEDIUM
Wood, rawhide
DATES
19th–20th century
DIMENSIONS
13 3/4 x 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (34.9 x 1.3 x 34.9 cm) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Arts of the Americas
ACCESSION NUMBER
X1126.31a
CREDIT LINE
Brooklyn Museum Collection
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Hoops with red pigment. These two hoops would have been used as part of a hoop and pole game that was played widespread throughout the Plains. This set is missing the stake used to pierce the hoop, thrown while running as part of the game. The stick would have been long, slender and pointed, flat on other end. The hoops are in great shape.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Plains. Game Hoop, 19th–20th century. Wood, rawhide, 13 3/4 x 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (34.9 x 1.3 x 34.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1126.31a. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X1126.31a_PS2.jpg)
IMAGE
component, X1126.31a_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
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