Crow. <em>Man's Breastplate</em>, 1880–1900. Shell, glass beads, commercial leather, brass, twine, 18 1/2 x 11 7/16 in. (47 x 29.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, By exchange, 41.863. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 41.863_PS2.jpg)

Man's Breastplate

Artist:Crow

Medium: Shell, glass beads, commercial leather, brass, twine

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:1880–1900

Dimensions: 18 1/2 x 11 7/16 in. (47 x 29.1 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 41.863

Image: 41.863_PS2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
This man's breast plate has nine, carved flat, shell bead strands across the chest centered with a blue faceted glass bead. This is then held by a raw, hide, thin band that goes all around. This is studded with small brass buttons. Ten rawhide cords are along the sides for tying on and two at the top.

Brooklyn Museum