This relative is a reticule base made out of birchbark. Its maker utilized dyed moose hair to create finely detailed designs across the outer surface of the birchbark. This relative depicts a person sitting against a small tree wearing what appears to be some form of headdress and holding what could be a pipe. There are also a number of floral design around the person and around the sides of the base. It is likely that the maker intended for this base to be attached to a textile that would complete its form as a drawstring bag. There are no remnants of a textile having been attached to this relative, suggesting it remained a decorative item, rather than serving its functional purpose as a reticule.

This relative currently resides at the Städtisches Museum in Braunschweig, Germany.

Städtisches Museum Braunschweig records indicate this relative likely came from the Ursuline convent at Trois-Rivières where Brunswick mercenaries spent their first winter in North America in 1776-77. This convent hosted Indigenous girls from many nations, including those listed above, among others, who were instrumental in bringing this craft tradition to their French counterparts.

Städtisches Museum Braunschweig records. GRASAC researcher visit to Städtisches Museum Braunschweig, October 2024.

As suggested by information from Städtisches Museum Braunschweig, this relative likely originated from a maker at the Ursuline convent at Trois-Rivères.