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Iowa drop

Iowa drop
ca. 1890
Oklahoma
Otter fur, hide, silk, wool cloth, glass beads
122 x 14 cm
Dr. W. C. Barnard Collection
16/9178

Worn down a man’s back, this beautiful otter fur drop is embellished with beaded medallions, one of which depicts a spirit being. At one time the drop likely hung from a bear claw necklace.

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