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wampum
wampum
wampum
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Introduction
Purple and white wampum beads on vegetal fibre cord, with three carved bone effigies of birds. Possibly Huron-Wendat.
Nation of Maker:
Huron-Wendat
Nation of Origin
Based on similar carved birds and the presence of wampum beads, Autumn Epple theorizes this is Huron-Wendat, who are known for both.
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Materials
Wampum beads, shell, cord
Condition:
Good.
Provenance
Current Location:
Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, Paris, France
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number:
71.1881.17.1
About This GRASAC Record
GKS Reference Number:
27239
How to Cite this Item
Unknown artist, wampum. Currently in the Musée du quai Branly, 71.1881.17.1. Item photographed and described as part of a GRASAC research trip; GRASAC item id 27239.
Approximate Place of Origin