Shell Bag Item Number: 1563/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hide halter-belt with a horizontal flap covering a row of leather bullet holders. Flap and halter strap feature multicoloured floral beading.
Item History
- Made by Gertie Tom (Maker) in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada during 1990
- Collected by Julie Cruikshank during June 1992
- Owned by Gertie Tom before November 23, 1992
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Gertie Tom (Seller) on November 23, 1992
What
- Name
- Shell Bag
- Identification Number
- 1563/1
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- cotton fibre, sinew, moose skin and glass
- Overall
- height 60.5 cm, width 114.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northern Tutchone
- Creator
- Gertie Tom (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Julie Cruikshank
- Previous Owner
- Gertie Tom
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Gertie Tom (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1990
- Collection Date
- during June 1992
- Ownership Date
- before November 23, 1992
- Acquisition Date
- on November 23, 1992
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles; beadwork
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 1563/0001