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Introduction
A beaded needle case with Haudenosaunee-style beadwork. Acquired by the Woodland Cultural Centre in 1994.
Nation of Maker:
Hodenosaunee/Haudenosaunee
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)
Based on the style of beadwork.
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative
Catalogue card
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Materials
beige cotton; blue cotton; beige cotton edging; cotton thread; seed beads: clear, opaque white, translucent gold; tubular beads: translucent blue, translucent gold.
Techniques or Format
The outer beige cotton and inner blue cotton are sewn together, with cotton edging along the sides. Two beaded leaf motifs decorate the outside, with beaded edging and two small beaded tassels. A single strand of beads forms a handle on one side.
Motifs and Patterns
leaves
Provenance
Current Location:
Woodland Cultural Centre, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number:
994.14.140
Date of Acquisition by the Institution:
1994
About This GRASAC Record
GKS Reference Number:
26071
Record Creation Context
Created July 8, 2011, while on a research trip to Woodland Cultural Centre. Researchers present: Stacey Loyer and Joanna Miller.