Bag

Bag

Bag

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Introduction

This relative, a bag, is decorated with two horizontal zones of quill embroidery and fringes of red woollen yarn. Although the origins of this bag are not certain, it was likely made in the late 18th or early 19th century and has probable ties to the Mushkegowuk (Western James Bay Cree).

This relative currently resides in the National Museum of Ireland.

Name of Maker(s): Unrecorded
Maker role: Artist
Nation of Maker: Mushkegowuk (Western James Bay Cree)
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

The Mushkegowuk (Western James Bay, Cree) or the Eeyou (Eastern James Bay, Quebec-Cree) live in the Ruperts land area.

Date Made or Date Range: late 18th - early 19th century
Materials

Unsmoked deer hide, red and blue woolen yarn, porcupine quills

Techniques or Format

Unlined, hole in centre back for attachment - not clear if original

Condition: Good, dirty
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

National Museum of Ireland records.

Current Location: National Museum of Ireland
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 1880.1902
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 1880
Collection Narratives and Histories

Royal Dublin Society

Source for Provenance information

GRASAC research notes and National Museum of Ireland records.

GKS Reference Number: 26338
How to Cite this Item

Maker, Name unrecorded. Bag. GRASAC ID: 26338. National Museum of Ireland Collection, 1880.1902.

Record Creation Context

This record was augmented by Dana Murray on November 2, 2024. It was informed by notes and images from the GRASAC Research trip to the National Museum of Ireland on July 23, 2010. Participants included Alan Corbiere, Ruth Phillips, Crystal Migwans, Rachel Hand, and Nikolaus Stolle, who were assisted by Padraig Clancy and Emma Crosby.

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