Bow Priest's Cap
Arts of the Americas
CULTURE
A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo)
MEDIUM
Hide, feathers, shells, plant fiber cord, cotton string, sinew
DATES
1880s
DIMENSIONS
5 3/4 x 11 in. (14.6 x 27.9 cm) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Arts of the Americas
ACCESSION NUMBER
30.797
CREDIT LINE
Estate of Stewart Culin, Museum Purchase
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
This cap was part of Brooklyn Museum curator Stewart Culin's personal collection but was originally owned by Frank Hamilton Cushing as part of his own Zuni clothing that he wore. Cushing's acceptance into the Zuni Bow Society was the culmination of his career. Cushing believed the Bow Priesthood to be the most powerful, elaborately organized of all associations. This cap of perforated buckskin is one of the badges of office in the priesthood. It is exceptionally finely crafted.
EXHIBITIONS
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo). Bow Priest's Cap, 1880s. Hide, feathers, shells, plant fiber cord, cotton string, sinew, 5 3/4 x 11 in. (14.6 x 27.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Estate of Stewart Culin, Museum Purchase, 30.797. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 30.797.jpg)
IMAGE
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