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Object Number
47-66-10/29006
Display Title
Skin pouch with bead decoration; green ribbon on handle
Descriptions
Object Description
Skin pouch with bead decoration; green ribbon on handle. The beaded pattern on top looks like a red-breasted robin. The drawstring on top indicates that this is not a pipe bag. Looks like the work of a beginner beader
Inventory Description
Pouch, leather, beaded floral and bird designs, fabric top w/ ribbon drawstring
Classification
- Pouch
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Bois Forte?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Additional Geographic Terms
Eastern Woodlands
Dimensions
Overall: 17.3 x 11.2 x 0.8 cm (6 13/16 x 4 7/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
47-66-10/29006
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Caroline W. Andrus, 1947-1948
Provenance
Collector
Miss Caroline W. Andrus
Collector
William E. Jones
Donor
Miss Caroline W. Andrus
(11/25/1947-11/16/1948)
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