Hatband Item Number: Ne213 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Red beads woven flat with geometric square and arrow point motif evenly-spaced at intervals along length. Pattern alternates between pink bordering green and pink bordering blue. Woven length joined to a medallion by passing underneath its hide backing. Medallion is circular hide piece entirely covered with single-coloured strands of beads sewn in concentric rows. Moving to centre, borders of red, blue and green alternate with rows of pink. Edging in red bead pattern.
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. Worn by a man. Medallions decorated knife sheaths, blanket strips, and many other articles.
Item History
- Made in Saskatchewan, Canada before 1923
- Collected before 1923
- Owned by Charlie Red Dog
- Owned by Anthony A. Kingscote before March 10, 1978
- Received from Anthony A. Kingscote (Donor) on March 10, 1978
What
- Name
- Hatband
- Identification Number
- Ne213
- Type of Item
- hatband
- Material
- glass, skin and cotton fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, strung, double-weft woven and spot-stitched
- Overall
- width 1.2 cm, diameter 17.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Plains Cree
- Previous Owner
- Charlie Red Dog 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
- textiles; beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0445/0006