Smithsonian Collection
Smithsonian Collection
Items that are held by various branches of the Smithsonian Institute
These are items that were donated by various people after being purchased from Coushatta tribal members. The Coushatta Tribal Archives and the National Museum of the American Indian share rights of these digital images.
Items in Collection:
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AsaalaSummary
A river cane elbow basket with a red and green design throughout the two sides. 
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A wide elbow basket with red designs on the arms and a bent handle.
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DefaultSummary
A half woven blanket that was created from dried Spanish Moss.
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A root grater with a wooden base and metal grating section
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Two small balls that were created from corn husks and twine. 
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DefaultSummary
Four cow horn spoons 
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A wooden top half of a moss spinner with a long strand of twisted Spanish Moss attached. 
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A cow's horn that has been cleared out and prepared to be used as a drinking cup. 
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A small wooden loom being used for bead work.
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A pair of black leggings 
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A small metal awl with a wooden handle
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DefaultSummary
Two leather knife sheaths
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An arm band made of leather, horse hair, and pink ribbon
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DefaultSummary
A red and white handkerchief with silver brooches attached. 
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DefaultSummary
A red and brown colored handkerchief that has small circular brooches in a V shaped design.