Medallion Item Number: Ne208 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Heart-shaped hide backing with single-coloured strands of beads sewn on in concentric rows. Moving to centre, outermost border is two dark blue strands, followed by two yellow, two dark blue, and at centre, two red until hide is entirely covered with beadwork. Edging in orange bead pattern with loop hanging from base of heart shape.
History Of Use
Glass trade beads, first introduced by Europeans to North American Native groups, in the east, circa 1675. Had an impact on aspects of economic and aesthetic activity. Designed and stitched by women. Beadwork made for own family use. Before prominence of tourist art. To be worn on clothing.
Item History
- Made in Saskatchewan, Canada before 1923
- Collected before 1923
- Owned by James Big Sky
- Owned by Anthony A. Kingscote before March 10, 1978
- Received from Anthony A. Kingscote (Donor) on March 10, 1978
What
- Name
- Medallion
- Identification Number
- Ne208
- Type of Item
- medallion
- Material
- skin, cotton fibre and glass
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, strung and spot-stitched
- Overall
- height 6.2 cm, width 4.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Plains Cree
- Previous Owner
- James Big Sky and Anthony A. Kingscote
- Received from
- Anthony A. Kingscote (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Saskatchewan, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1923
- Collection Date
- before 1923
- Ownership Date
- before March 10, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on March 10, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 44
- Accession Number
- 0445/0001