Huichol Deer Dance Staff
Namestaff
Datec. 1960s
Mediumtree branch, yarn, brown bird feather, deer dew claws
Dimensions40 9/16 x 7 1/2 x 13/16 in. (103 x 19 x 2 cm); at branch with two short branches, 4.2 cm diameter
Credit LineGift of Charlotte McGowan
CultureHuichol
Object numberA2018-1-26
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand made staff of narrow rounded tree branch, with surface cleaned of any stems and bark removed; near the top, two short knobs of branches are left, also cleaned and bark removed creating two "arms"; multicolored commercial yarn is wrapped around the wood staff, and one small yarn pompom hangs from each "arm" as well as two small deer dew claws hang from one arm, and one from the other arm; midway down staff are two bamboo sticks attached vertically to staff, one is wrapped and has two pendant large brown bird feathers, the other is painted, and there are seven deer dew claws hanging around the staff on a string; colors of yarn are lime green, purple, orange, black, white, red, dark green, and yellow.This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
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