Medallion Item Number: Ne203 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Beadwork rosette; strings of plastic beads are sewn on a leather circle in rows of complete circles (not spiralled), by spot stitches. Interconnected loops of string beads make up an outside border. Beige cotton thread used for sewing. Beads are purple and green; design is triangular sections of alternating colours, radiating form centre. Safety pin is sewn onto the back.
History Of Use
Historic North American indigenous beadwork began with the introduction of glass trade beads in the east about 1675. Designs and motifs spread among groups, with floral designs insired by European embroidery techniques and patterns. Weaving, netting, spot-stitch, and lazy-stitch sewing were all used. Beadwork was extensive on the plains, for clothing and ceremonial paraphernalia. In recent times, plastic beads have been used.
Cultural Context
decorative
Iconographic Meaning
Beadwork is primarily decorative, although many design components are named and have varied meanings and significance.
Item History
- Made in Saskatchewan, Canada before 1923
- Collected during 1922
- Owned by Anthony A. Kingscote before September 11, 1978
- Received from Anthony A. Kingscote (Donor) on September 11, 1978
What
- Name
- Medallion
- Identification Number
- Ne203
- Type of Item
- medallion
- Material
- metal, plastic, cotton fibre and leather skin
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, strung and sewn
- Overall
- depth 0.5 cm, diameter 4.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Cree
- Previous Owner
- 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
- during 1922
- Ownership Date
- before September 11, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on September 11, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 44
- Accession Number
- 0485/0007