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Belt pouch
Belt pouch
Belt pouch
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Introduction
This hide belt pouch is elaborated with porcupine quill work and is of Great Lakes origin. It dates from the 18th century.
Nation of Origin
Patterns of Power
Date Made or Date Range:
17uu
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative
Patterns of Power
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Materials
Tanned, black-dyed hide; porcupine quills, black, white, pale orange, red; sinew; metal cones; red-dyed hair.
Techniques or Format
Quill work in braided, one-quill edging, zigzag band, two-quill triangle; simple band; simple line, netted techniques.
Dimensions:
48 × 10 × 0 cm
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses
Patterns of Power
Provenance
Current Location:
Canadian Museum of History, Ottawa, Canada
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number:
CMC III-X-375
Collection Narratives and Histories
From the Messiter Collection.
Publication History
Phillips, Ruth. Patterns of Power. Kleinburg, On.: McMichael Canadian Collection, 1984.
About This GRASAC Record
GKS Reference Number:
1279
Approximate Place of Origin
45.8, -83.9
Source of Information about Places
Patterns of Power