sash, bandolier sash

sash, bandolier sash

sash, bandolier sash

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Introduction

A bandolier bag with geometric and stylized floral loom bead work; obtained from an Anishinaabe near Bois Fort, Minnesota; purchased from William Jones

Nation of Maker: Anishinaabe
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

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Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

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Materials

black velvet, natural cotton, red twill tape, yellow wool tape, cotton thread (black, green, natural), wool (red (4ply), white (3ply)), octagonal cut beads (blue, black, yellow, glass), seed beads (green, white, black, yellow, violet, pink, translucent light blue, - red, -green)

Techniques or Format

A square shaped panel of velvet with attached carrying strap, lined with natural cotton; the front is decorated with loom woven beadwork and attached wool fringes; sewing done with cotton thread

Motifs and Patterns

the panel is decorated in geometric pattern: multicolored stepped triangles, crosses and line work on white back round, while the strap is decorated with stylized floral pattern

Condition: good; minor marks and some beads missing
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: IV-B-6461
GKS Reference Number: 1594
Record Creation Context

Created by Nikolaus Stolle during a research visit to the museum commissioned by Ruth Phillips and supported by her research funds.

Approximate Place of Origin

46.7296, -94.6859