Biindkomaan; sheath, knife

Biindkomaan; sheath, knife

Biindkomaan; sheath, knife

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Introduction

This relative, a biindkomaan (knife sheath), is of Western Great Lakes origin and dates from before 1880. Composed of tanned deerskin, it is worked with decorative quill work techniques and translucent white glass beads. Quill work features in netted, simple line, and zigzag band techniques.

This relative currently resides at the National Museum of Ireland.

Name of Maker(s): Unrecorded
Maker role: Artist
Nation of Maker: American
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

Based on GRASAC research notes and the following resource: Phillips, Ruth. Patterns of Power. Kleinburg, On.: McMichael Collection, 1984.

Date Made or Date Range: Pre 1880
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

This record was informed by GRASAC research notes.

Materials

Tanned deerskin; porcupine quills, natural white, orange, black; opaque and translucent white glass beads; sinew.

Techniques or Format

Quill work in netted, simple line, and zigzag band techniques.

Dimensions: 22 × 7 × 0 cm
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

GRASAC research notes.

Current Location: National Museum of Ireland
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: NMI 1880.1895
Publication History

Phillips, Ruth. Patterns of Power. Kleinburg, On.: McMichael Collection, 1984.

GKS Reference Number: 1161
How to Cite this Item

Maker, Name unrecorded. Biindkomaan; sheath, knife. GRASAC ID 1161. National Museum of Ireland Collection NMI 1880.1895.

Record Creation Context

This record was augmented by Dana Murray on February 3, 2025. It was informed by information collected by GRASAC researchers during a trip to the National Museum of Ireland, date unrecorded.

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