Milford G. Chandler [1889-1981]
purchased by Richard A. Pohrt [1911-2005] (Flint, Michigan, USA) and his wife Marion D. Pohrt
1986, given to their son, Thomas A. Pohrt
1988-present, purchase by the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
Engraved elk antler, buffalo rawhide, and brass tacks
Founders Society Purchase with funds from Flint Ink Corporation, Robert H. Tannahill Foundation Fund, and the Benson and Edith Ford Fund
1988.43
Indigenous Americas
Milford G. Chandler [1889-1981]
purchased by Richard A. Pohrt [1911-2005] (Flint, Michigan, USA) and his wife Marion D. Pohrt
1986, given to their son, Thomas A. Pohrt
1988-present, purchase by the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
Penney, David W. Art of the American Indian Frontier: The Chandler-Pohrt Collection. Seattle and London, 1992, no. 195.
Osage, Native American, Quirt, ca. 1850, engraved elk antler, buffalo rawhide, and brass tacks. Detroit Institute of Arts, Founders Society Purchase with funds from Flint Ink Corporation, Robert H. Tannahill Foundation Fund, and the Benson and Edith Ford Fund, 1988.43.