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sash, belt
sash, belt
sash, belt
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Introduction
A diagonal finger woven sash; "Shaman's sash or waist belt, made by the wife of Mósihât, a Menomini shaman of the highest degree and worn by him. This is made of wool yarn purchased at trader's store, the workmanship being purley aboriginal"; obtained from W. J. Hoffmann.
Nation of Maker:
Menomini
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)
"made by the wife of Mósihât, a Menomini shaman"
Place of Origin:
Keshena, WI
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative
catalogue card
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Materials
3-ply wool in white, green, blue and red
Techniques or Format
diagonal finger woven, interlinked colour bands
Condition:
very poor
Provenance
Current Location:
Ethnologisches Museum Berlin, Germany
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number:
IV-B-2015
About This GRASAC Record
GKS Reference Number:
1085
Record Creation Context
Created by Nikolaus Stolle during a research visit to the museum commissioned by Ruth Phillips and supported by her research funds.
Approximate Place of Origin