wampum

wampum

wampum

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Introduction

Purple and white wampum beads on vegetal fibre cord, with three carved bone effigies of birds. Possibly Huron-Wendat.

Nation of Maker: Huron-Wendat
Nation of Origin

Based on similar carved birds and the presence of wampum beads, Autumn Epple theorizes this is Huron-Wendat, who are known for both.

Materials

Wampum beads, shell, cord

Condition: Good.
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 71.1881.17.1
GKS Reference Number: 27239
How to Cite this Item

Unknown artist, wampum. Currently in the Musée du quai Branly, 71.1881.17.1. Item photographed and described as part of a GRASAC research trip; GRASAC item id 27239.

Approximate Place of Origin

43.0703, -80.1184