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pack strap1927.1734 . 176334

« Closely resembling a tumpline is the ceremonial game carrying string, which was an important item in the religious equipment of hunters and was related to the placation of game animals. Such "strings" and their significance are described by Rogers (1967, p. 114) and, in considerable detail, by Speck (1935, pp. 203-212) and Speck and Hyde (1921). The collection contains a single example made of two pieces of tanned moose skin 233 cm long which widens in the center to a width of 3 cm. The two pieces are sewn together with twine at the center of the widened section. At intervals along the entire length are sewn strips of red wool felt and short pieces of silk-wrapped cording which symbolize game (fig. 32k). » Vanstone, James W. "The Speck Collection of Montagnais Material Culture from the Lower St. Lawrence Drainage, Quebec."" Fieldiana. Anthropology. New Series, No. 5 (October 29, 1982), p.19, fig 32k (p.60).

Culture
Ilnu, Montagnais, Innu, Lake St. John and Lac Saint-Jean
Material
moose skin and ornamented with bright colored cloth
Made in
Pekuakami, Lac Saint-Jean, Lake St. John, Labrador, Canada
Holding Institution
The Field Museum
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pack strap1927.1734 . 176318

« The collection contains two tumplines which, among the Mistassini, were used primarily during the summer to carry canoes and supplies and to pack game (Rogers, 1967, p. 114). Both specimens are made of tanned moose skin. The longest is 655 cm in length and consists of three pieces: two narrow strips of approximately the same length and a wider lenticular shaped piece sewn in the center with twine. This wider section, which would pass across the forehead when the tumpline was in use, is 6 cm wide in the center. The second tumpline is slightly more than half as long as the previously described specimen and is made from one piece of skin which widens in the center to a width of 3.5 cm (fig. 32j). » Vanstone, James W. "The Speck Collection of Montagnais Material Culture from the Lower St. Lawrence Drainage, Quebec." Fieldiana. Anthropology. New Series, No. 5 (October 29, 1982), p.18, fig 32j (p.60).

Culture
Ilnu, Montagnais and Innu
Material
moose skin
Made in
Pekuakami, Lac Saint-Jean, Lake St. John, Labrador, Canada
Holding Institution
The Field Museum
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pack strap1927.1734 . 176317

« The collection contains two tumplines which, among the Mistassini, were used primarily during the summer to carry canoes and supplies and to pack game (Rogers, 1967, p. 114). Both specimens are made of tanned moose skin. The longest is 655 cm in length and consists of three pieces: two narrow strips of approximately the same length and a wider lenticular shaped piece sewn in the center with twine. This wider section, which would pass across the forehead when the tumpline was in use, is 6 cm wide in the center. The second tumpline is slightly more than half as long as the previously described specimen and is made from one piece of skin which widens in the center to a width of 3.5 cm (fig. 32j). » Vanstone, James W. "The Speck Collection of Montagnais Material Culture from the Lower St. Lawrence Drainage, Quebec." Fieldiana. Anthropology. New Series, No. 5 (October 29, 1982), p.18, fig 32j (p.60).

Culture
Ilnu, Montagnais and Innu
Material
moose skin
Made in
Pekuakami, Lac Saint-Jean, Lake St. John, Labrador, Canada
Holding Institution
The Field Museum
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knife sheath1927.1734 . 176315

« A knife sheath, probably for an instrument with a metal blade, is made from a single piece of moose skin. A fringe of the same material has been sewn into the seam and there is a loop at the proximal end for attachment to a belt (fig. 5d). » Vanstone, James W. "The Speck Collection of Montagnais Material Culture from the Lower St. Lawrence Drainage, Quebec." Fieldiana. Anthropology. New Series, No. 5 (October 29, 1982), p.8, fig 5d (p.33).

Culture
Ilnu, Montagnais and Innu
Material
moose skin
Made in
Pekuakami, Lac Saint-Jean, Lake St. John, Labrador, Canada
Holding Institution
The Field Museum
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Gloves3194/15 a-b

Gloves, or gauntlets, made of soft suede, fully lined with a synthetic fleece. Opening is wide at forearm, with a closed hand pocket and a detached thumb. Wrist panel at top is black felt decorated by beading of a large light pink flower surrounded by light green leaves, and small dark red flowers with a dark green centre. Panel is edged by a long thick fringe along the outside and a short fringe laying around the wrist, both made of imitation hide.

Culture
Anishinaabe: Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug
Material
moose skin, wool fibre, synthetic fibre and glass
Made in
Big Trout Lake, Ontario, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Boots3194/9 a-b

Mukluks. Tall boots are made of soft hide, fully lined on the interior with white synthetic fleece. Long, wide fringe hangs from the top of the boot, with a braided bow with tassels at back. Shaft is sewn to foot at ankle, and a thong is threaded here for adjusting the fit. Toe panel is decorated with bright beading of a blue flower with green and orange foliage and white twigs.

Culture
Anishinaabe: Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug
Material
moose skin and glass
Made in
Big Trout Lake, Ontario, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Moccasins3194/5 a-b

Beaded moccasins. Shoes are made of moose skin with thick fur lining the ankle. Top of toe and flap covering the back of the heel are decorated with heavy beading: a rose with green and blue foliage on the toe is edged by a line of alternating pink and blue beads over green felt. The heel flap holds cross hatched beading in white, red, blue, and pink. Interior of the moccasins are unlined.

Culture
Gwich'in
Material
moose skin, muskrat fur ?, glass and wool fibre
Made in
Old Crow, Yukon Territory, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Quill Loom3109/2

Quill loom. A piece of willow wood is bent into a bow to support the weaving. At one end is attached a short strip of moosehide held in place by a pin topped with a red plastic ball. To the hide is sewn several cotton threads. Near their opposite ends, the threads pierce a thin rectangle of cardboard that keeps them separated; they are then tied to the other end of the wood. Woven into the threads are porcupine quills dyed multiple colours, creating cream-coloured diamonds on a background of alternating areas of light green, dark pink, and yellow. Borders of white and yellow line each side of the weaving. The quills have not been trimmed.

Culture
Dene
Material
willow wood, moose skin, cotton fibre, porcupine quill, dye, metal and plastic
Made in
Northwest Territories, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Quill Loom3109/1

Quill loom. A piece of willow wood is bent into a bow to support the artwork being created. At one end of the willow is attached a short strip of moosehide to which is sewn several cotton threads. Near their opposite ends the threads pierce a small rectangle of cardboard to keep them separated, and are then tied to the other end of the willow. Woven into the threads are porcupine quills dyed multiple colours, creating patterns of 'X's and diamonds on a cream-coloured background. The quills have been cut to a length of approximately 1 cm at the back of the weaving.

Culture
Dene
Material
willow wood, moose skin, cotton fibre, porcupine quill and dye
Made in
Northwest Territories, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Gloves2851/1 a-b

Pair of smoked moosehide beaded gloves, or gauntlets. Each glove has a fringe on the outer edge and a beaded floral pattern on the top side.

Culture
Cree
Material
moose skin, glass and fibre
Made in
Alberta, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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