Medallion Item Number: Ne210 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 a red strand, followed by one dark blue, and remaining central area in yellow until beadwork entirely covers surface. Edging in red pattern with two blue loops hanging from tip of arrow point 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.
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
- Ne210
- Type of Item
- medallion
- Material
- glass, cotton fibre and skin
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, strung and spot-stitched
- Overall
- height 6.2 cm, width 5.7 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
- 0445/0003