Pipe Bag Item Number: 67.26.18 from the Brooklyn Museum
Description
The object is a bag made of hide and decorated with woven glass beads. One side depicts diamond forms, 4 sturgeons, 2 condors and 2 men. The other side depicts 3 men, 4 horses and two condors. The bottom f the bag has four tabs with tassels of strung beads and shells. Along the top edge of the bag are two lines of blue beads and two dressed hide loop handles. Condition: It is in fair and stable condition. Several areas of beads are missing and the left side join area needs stabilizing. Conservation report on file.
Credit Line
Gift of J.L. Greason and Mrs. A. Gordon
Item History
- Made between 1873 and 1877
What
- Name
- Pipe Bag
- Identification Number
- 67.26.18
- Type of Item
- pipe bag
- Material
- hide and glass bead
- Measurements
- “12 5/8 x 5 in. (32 x 12.7 cm)” ?
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast and Cascade
Where
- Holding Institution
- Brooklyn Museum
When
- Creation Date
- between 1873 and 1877
Other
- Classification
- Accessory