band or bandolier strap

band or bandolier strap

band or bandolier strap

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Introduction

Odawa loom woven beaded band, possibly half of a bandolier strap, with woollen tape and canvas lining. Ends have been turned under and secured on both sides. Crayfish, equal armed cross, stylized flowers and diamond motifs found in beadwork. Dr. Oronhyatekha Ethnology collection.

Nation of Maker: Odawa
Nation of Origin

"Tahwa", as referenced in the Oronhyatekha catalogue, is a variant of Ottawa or Odawa

Date Made or Date Range: Mid 19 C to Late 19 C
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

GRASAC generated by AN

Materials

Size 10 seed beads in translucent clear and burgundy, white lined rose and greasy teal, opagque mustard, turquoise, navy blue, royal blue, dusty rose; burgundy woolen tape, canvas lining, cotton thread.

Techniques or Format

Loom woven, lined with canvas, ends have been turned under and tacked at both ends.

Motifs and Patterns

Crayfish, equal armed cross, stylized flowers (?), diamonds

Other Notes

This was probably one half of a bandolier strap that has been adapted to another use

Dimensions: 57.5 × 11.5 × 0 cm
Current Location: Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, ON, Canada
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 911.3.129, HD 258
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 1911
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From: Independent Order of Foresters
Publication History

F. Barlow Cumberland, Catalogue and Notes of the Oronhyatekha Historical Collection (Toronto: Independent Order of Foresters, 1904), p 24,

Item 72. "Beaded Council Belt of Tahwah Indian Chief. Council Belts, to be worn by Chiefs when attending Council were used as a distinctive designation. Newly appointed Chiefs were presented by their families with these insignia. See also No. 58.

GKS Reference Number: 1479
How to Cite this Item

Unknown Odawa artist, band or bandolier strap. Currently in the Royal Ontario Museum, 911.3.129. Item photographed and described as part of a GRASAC research trip December 2008; GRASAC item id 1479.

Record Creation Context

GRASAC team research trip to the Royal Ontario Museum, Dec 15-19 2008, funded by SSHRC Aboriginal Research Grant. Participants: Heidi Bohaker, Alan Corbiere, Lewis Debassige, Anne De Stecher, Darlene Johnston, Stacey Loyer, Trudy Nicks, Ruth Phillips

Dec 17 - Cory Willmott, Ruth Phillips, Lewis Debassige, Stacey Loyer assisted by Tracey Forester

Approximate Place of Origin

43.3, -78.1

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