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Introduction

Nehiyawak or Metis style pouch with two horizontal bands of loomed quillwork and ribbon work appliqué. Jasper Grant collection, 1805-1809

Nation of Maker: Nehiyawak (Western Plains Cree)
Nation of Origin

Horizontal woven quillwork suggests (Nēhiyawēwin/Plains Cree) or Metis origin

Date Made or Date Range: 1805-1809
Materials

Dark blue stroud, blue silk ribbon binding, peach (possibly red faded) blue and white silk ribbon applique; blue, white, red yellow quills, wool yarn; white and powder blue pony beads on edges of loomed quillwork, deerhide fringe attached to bottom of loomed quillwork, white cotton thread used to sew silk ribbonwork

Techniques or Format

Bag tapers toward the bottom.

Motifs and Patterns

Geometric designs.

Dimensions: 0 × 16 × 24.9 cm
Condition: Excellent with some fading, some moth damage on back.
Current Location: National Museum of Ireland
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 1902.320
GKS Reference Number: 1365
Record Creation Notes/Observations

GRASAC trio to the National Museum of Ireland July 20, 2010. Participants: Alan Corbiere, Bnehns Corbiere, Crystal Migwans, Nikolaus Stolle, Ruth Phillips, funded by a SSHRC Aboriginal Research Grant

Approximate Place of Origin

54.5, -91

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