sinew-sewn and beaded in colors of medium blue, cobalt, greasy yellow, pea green, and red white-heart; each side depicts an open-palmed human hand; recycled quilled rawhide slats

overall length 32 inches x width 5-1/2 inches

The depiction of a hand is often representative of battle victories and bravery. It may be closely tied to the highest war honor of counting coup, the striking or touching of an enemy.