Buffalo Dancer
Artist
Dianne Ottogary
(Shoshone)
Date1980s
MediumGlass beads, fur, leather/hide, Wood, Yarn, Brain tanned hide, rabbit fur, wood base
Dimensions4 3/8” H 3 3/4" W 2" D
SignedOn bottom of base: Dianne Ottogary
Credit LineGift of Beverly Porte
Object numberNA2008.38.POR
DescriptionMiniature male figure (”doll”) in dancing pose, wearing a horned buffalo headdress and furry leggings. He wears a fringed jacket decorated on the chest and waist with beads and carries a fringed staff decorated with beads.
ClassificationsCeremonial
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