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A Decorative Object

unknown1643/1654

Skokloster Castle

Skokloster Castle
Skoklosters, Sweden

A decorative object from the Lenape or the Susquehannock tribe in present-day Delaware. The object is made of a wolf’s cranium covered with dyed and knotted deer hair. The object, together with several other items form the Lenape people, was likely a gift from Governor Johan Printz to Lord Hight Steward Per Brahe in the 1640’s or 50’s.

Details

  • Title: A Decorative Object
  • Creator: unknown
  • Date Created: 1643/1654
  • Location Created: Delaware, USA
  • Physical Dimensions: Length 570 mm, Width 110 mm
  • Rights: CC BY
  • External Link: Skokloster Castle
  • Medium: Wolf, Deer

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