Pipe Bag Item Number: 1689/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hide bag with a square central pouch, long hide fringe along the bottom, and a long opening flap with six finger-like ends. Central pouch is covered with multicoloured geometric beading. Upper flap has clear beads sewn along the edges. Ochre has been rubbed into the skin.
Item History
- Made in Alberta, Canada during 1900
- Owned by Jean Downer before March 15, 1996
- Received from Jean Downer (Donor) on March 15, 1996
What
- Name
- Pipe Bag
- Identification Number
- 1689/6
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- deer skin ?, glass, fibre, cotton fibre and ochre mineral
- Overall
- height 97.5 cm, width 19.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Plains
- Previous Owner
- Jean Downer
- Received from
- Jean Downer (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alberta, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1900
- Ownership Date
- before March 15, 1996
- Acquisition Date
- on March 15, 1996
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork; textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1689/0006