A nineteenth century finger woven sash made of red and green woollen yarn decorated with interwoven white glass beads in zigzag, parallel, and diagonal lines. Attributed to the Shawnee. Acquired by the museum through auction in 1892.
red and green woollen yarn; thread; white glass beads
Techniques or Format
Sash is made of finger woven red and green woollen yarn with thread and interwoven white glass beads. Loose yarn with some beaded strands form a fringe at either end.
Motifs and Patterns
Parallel lines, zigzag lines, diagonal lines
Dimensions:
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Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From:
Wilken
Collection Narratives and Histories
Museum documentation indicates it was acquired through auction - 'Wilken' possibly the name of the auction house, name of the seller, collector? This is unclear.
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