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Introduction

This relative is a black leather pouch or bag with the original strap. The bag features quillwork decor and metal tinklers (cones) with fur. Some tinklers are loose, and some are missing. Although the origins of this relative are unclear, it has been dated to the 1700s and may have connections to the Mohawk, Delaware, or Miami.

This relative currently resides in the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.

Name of Maker(s): Unrecorded
Maker role: Artist
Nation of Maker: Delaware Mohawk Other
Nation of Origin

Possibly also Miami

Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

PMAE catalogue record.

In addition, the double rows of tinklers / cones suggests a link to the Delaware style of dress as suggested in Ted J. Brasser's 2009 text, Native American Clothing: An Illustrated History, published by Firefly Books (This information was provided by Tom Connin in March 2024 via GRASAC webform submission.)

Date Made or Date Range: 18 C
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

PMAE catalogue record

Materials

Leather, quill, metal, tin, horsehair

Dimensions: 26 × 22.1 × 0.8 cm
Condition: Good.
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

PMAE catalogue record

Current Location: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Cambridge, MA, USA
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 99-12-10/53074
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 1899
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From: Gift of the heirs of David Kimball: David P. Kimball, Mrs. Augusta K. Horton, L. Cushing Kimball
Previous Collectors: Provenance: Boston Museum
Sources to Learn More

Brasser, T. J. (2009). Native American clothing: an illustrated history. Firefly Books.

GKS Reference Number: 58934
How to Cite this Item

Maker, Name unrecorded. Bag. GRASAC ID 58934. Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 99-12-10/53074.

Record Creation Context

This record was augmented by Dana Murray on March 12, 2025. This record draws on images and information provided by the PMAE as well as GRASAC research notes. Record created by Autumn Epple GRASAC RA on June 6, 2021.

Copyright

Image © President and Fellows of Harvard College, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, PM 99-12-10/53074

Source of Information about Places

Mohawk and Delaware territories are in North-eastern North America; Dakota territory is by Lake Superior.

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