Pouch Item Number: Na986 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pouch of red wool with six sides and a blue ribbon border with white beads along the edge. Two beads lie flat and a third on edge. On one side there are is a four-petaled flower design in the centre, surrounded by concentric circles of different coloured beads, some in a zigzag pattern forming the otter design. Outside the circle there is a double-curl motif. On the other side there is a series of diamond shapes in the centre, surrounded by the "otter" design and the double curve motif. The beads are sewn on by the 'lazy stitch' method, the beads are threaded and looped to the material every sixth bead. The interior is lined with tan fabric.
Narrative
Recorded by the seller as a Mi'kmaq pouch, c. 1850. The double-curve motif, otter design, silk ribbon border, and bead edging pattern are traditional Mi'kmaq designs.
Item History
- Made in Canada between 1850 and 1900
- Owned by Wilhelm Helmer before November 8, 1982
- Received from Wilhelm Helmer (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on November 8, 1982
What
- Name
- Pouch
- Identification Number
- Na986
- Type of Item
- pouch
- Material
- wool fibre, glass, silk fibre and cotton fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven, threaded and sewn
- Overall
- height 18.3 cm, width 18.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Mi'kmaq
- Previous Owner
- Wilhelm Helmer
- Received from
- Wilhelm Helmer (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Canada
When
- Creation Date
- between 1850 and 1900
- Ownership Date
- before November 8, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on November 8, 1982
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles; beadwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0844/0001