Feather Decoration, Ponca Indian Dance (set of five)
Costume
Identifier
C-175_1-5Date:
1934
Description:
Large feather decoration, worn by Ted Shawn's Men Dancers in Ponca Indian Dance (a total of five Men Dancers were in this work)
Item Details:
A large star burst shaped feather motif of shaped turkey feather trimmed with yellow and purple marabou. In the center is set a circular mirror. The motif appears to have been held onto the waist with two elastic tabs decorated with beads and shells.
C-175_2 Inscribed with the name Dennis (Dennis Landers).
C-175_3 Inscribed with the name Mack (Wilbur McCormack).
C-175_4 Inscribed with the name Barton (Barton Mumaw).
Extent:
5
Medium:
Metal, Turkey Feathers, Glass, Marabou Feathers