Amulet Pouch Item Number: 1003/91 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small red hide pouch with tie. Inside pouch is an elliptically shaped black shiny stone object with irregular edges covered in red pigment. Square white sticker affixed to side of bag.
History Of Use
The stone inside is thought to be an amulet. The presence of red ochre suggests it may be considered culturally sensitive.
Narrative
Sticker affixed to pouch reads: "Piegon Charm". The collector's tag said: "good luck charm worn under the arm."
Item History
- Made in Alberta, Canada before 1925
- Owned by William E. Gale before October 24, 1984
- Received from William E. Gale (Donor) on October 24, 1984
What
- Name
- Amulet Pouch
- Identification Number
- 1003/91 a-b
- Type of Item
- pouch
- Material
- rawhide skin, stone and ochre pigment
- Overall
- height 8.0 cm, width 5.3 cm, depth 1.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Piikani
- Previous Owner
- William E. Gale
- Received from
- William E. Gale (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alberta, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1925
- Ownership Date
- before October 24, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on October 24, 1984
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1003/0091 a-b