Beadwork Item Number: Na712 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Convex, triangular piece of animal hide with rounded edges covered with floral beadwork. Beadwork has white beaded background with floral design in blues, greens, yellow, clear, pink and reds; design depicts five flowers joined together by blue stems. Brown and pink floral printed fabric sewn onto the back.
History Of Use
Possibly one of the corner pieces from a Cree pad saddle? During the 19th century, beadwork replaced quillwork. Early beadwork was applied to skins with sinew. After the introduction of woven textiles, broadcloth and velvet became the basis for most bead embroidery, with commercial thread replacing sinew for sewing.
Item History
- Made in Manitoba, Canada
- Owned by Grace Whitaker before January 5, 1977
- Received from Grace Whitaker (Donor) on January 5, 1977
What
Who
- Culture
- Ojibwa
- Previous Owner
- Grace Whitaker
- Received from
- Grace Whitaker (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Manitoba, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 5, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on January 5, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles; beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 45
- Accession Number
- 0351/0007