Osage. <em>Bear Claw Necklace</em>, late 19th–early 20th century. Bear claws, fur, silk ribbon, hide, cloth, feathers, glass beads, 77 1/2 x 11 in. (196.9 x 27.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1911, Museum Collection Fund, 11.694.9032. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 11.694.9032_SL1.jpg)

Bear Claw Necklace

Artist:Osage

Medium: Bear claws, fur, silk ribbon, hide, cloth, feathers, glass beads

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Dates:late 19th–early 20th century

Dimensions: 77 1/2 x 11 in. (196.9 x 27.9 cm)

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Accession Number: 11.694.9032

Image: 11.694.9032_SL1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
The trailer consists of brown otter fur lengthened by the addition of a lighter fur that is cloth backed. It is attached to a ring of 28 bear claws circled with blue beads on the outer edge and fur on the neck edge. There is a rosette part way down the trailer, made from reeds and cloth with a feather attached to the center.This necklace was purchased from Sahe (Osage).

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