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mystery pouch, puzzle pouch
mystery pouch, puzzle pouch
mystery pouch, puzzle pouch
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Introduction
A beaded puzzle or mystery pouch. Great Lakes, probably Hodenosaunee. Donated to the Woodland Cultural Centre in 1981.
Nation of Origin
Based on the style of beadwork and pouch.
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative
Accession record.
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Materials
tanned hide; size 12? beads, clear and translucent red; paper, clear bugle bead in the centre of the floral motifs on both sides; thread.
Techniques or Format
Sewn together and decorated with applique beadwork. The long fringe or strap section of the bag is laced through holes in the flap.
Motifs and Patterns
Floral.
Dimensions:
8.5 × 8 × 0 mm
Provenance
Current Location:
Woodland Cultural Centre, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number:
981.44.2
Date of Acquisition by the Institution:
1981-07-17
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From:
Leone Anderson
Collection Narratives and Histories
Donated to the Woodland Cultural Centre on July 17, 1981.
About This GRASAC Record
GKS Reference Number:
1560
Record Creation Context
This record was made during a GRASAC and dissertation research visit to the Woodland Cultural Centre, July 4-8 2011.
Record Creation Notes/Observations
Researchers present: Stacey Loyer and Joanna Miller.
Approximate Place of Origin
43.6, -71.9
Source of Information about Places
Based on the style of beadwork and pouch.