Feather used for Native American church service
Feather used for Native American church service
Cedar wrapped in cloth / Unidentified
Gilcrease Museum
Curatorial Remarks
When cedar is smoked, it is considered to be purifying. It would be spread on the fire and considered a blessing. During a Native American Church funeral, cedar smoke would be used as a purifying ritual.
Tags: cloth, cedar, peyotism
People: Osage, Native American Church
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: ceremonial events, peyote meetings
From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology
Tags: cloth, cedar, peyotism
People: Osage, Native American Church
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: ceremonial events, peyote meetings
From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology
