Ceremonial Bag with Floral Beadwork Item Number: 43.201.61 from the Brooklyn Museum

Description

The description of "ceremonial" may be a misnomer as this beaded on cotton bag has not been verified as having a ceremonial use. Beaded bags were often worn particularly by men for prestige and fashion.

Credit Line

Anonymous gift in memory of Dr. Harlow Brooks

Item History

  • Made between 1900 and 1925

What

Name
Ceremonial Bag with Floral Beadwork
Identification Number
43.201.61
Type of Item
beadwork, floral and bag
Material
cloth and bead
Overall
length 13.0 in, width 11.0 in

Who

Culture
Chippewa

Where

Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum

When

Creation Date
between 1900 and 1925

Other

Classification
Carrier