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1954.9.55

Skin belt covered with very fine quillwork in characteristic design of stepped triangles; edging of white beads.

1954.9.55

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Collection type
Object
Description
Skin belt covered with very fine quillwork in characteristic design of stepped triangles; edging of white beads.
Geographical reference
Canada
Northern America > North America > Canada
Mackenzie area
Cultural groups
Native American
Person
Field collector Church Missionary Society
PRM source Irene Marguerite Beasley
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932
Date collected
By 1932
Acquisition information
Donated: 1954
Materials and processes
Material Animal Skin, Material Bead, Material Quill, Process Quillwork, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Width: max 30 mm, Length: max 630 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1954.9.55 Other numbers: Beasley no. 21.10.1932

Search terms: Clothing, Ornament, Belt, Waist Ornament

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