ceremonial bag; otter bag
ceremonial bag; otter bag
ceremonial bag; otter bag
A ceremonial or sacred bag made from a whole otter hide with fur, feet and tail. The museum's record indicates there is a connection to tobacco with the bag. The bag is decorated with a rare four-quill diamond pattern down the center of the tail. The pattern is bordered by "zig-zag" folded quills that are orange and white, and a "serpentine" edging of twisted quills that are purple and white. The porcupine quillwork is sewn with sinew onto pieces of tanned deer hide attached to the four feet, the anus, and the tail of the otter. There are iron tinklers filled with hair and red wool.
Peabody Museum Catalogue record.
Peabody Museum catalogue record. GRASAC research assistant meeting Nov 26, 2021, with information contributed by Sheila Wheesk and Lisa Owl.
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Fur, Otter hide, Porcupine quill, Sinew, Glass, Dye, Tin, Steel, Wool