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burden strap
burden strap
burden strap
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Introduction
Burden strap made from dyed moosehair and vegetable fibre with white bead edging. Features a geometric pattern that is characteristic of the Huron-Wendat. Dates to the 18th century.
Nation of Maker:
Huron-Wendat
Nation of Origin
Based on materials and style.
Date Made or Date Range:
Early 18 C to Mid 18 C
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Materials
Moosehair, vegetable fibre, beads
Techniques or Format
The center section is woven with dyed moosehair wrapped into the structure of the woof/weft threads, the technique known as 'false embroidery'.
Condition:
Good. Some beads are missing.
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses
Based on another burden strap in the collection (GKS ID 1270) and the materials and style, Autumn Epple theorizes this dates between 1700 and 1750.
Provenance
Current Location:
Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, Paris, France
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number:
71.1934.33.76
About This GRASAC Record
GKS Reference Number:
24650
How to Cite this Item
Unknown artist, burden strap. Currently in the Musée du quai Branly, 71.1934.33.76. Item photographed and described as part of a GRASAC research trip; GRASAC item id 24650.
Approximate Place of Origin
43.3, -78.1
Source of Information about Places
Based on materials and style.