Bag
45-15-20
From: United States of America | Montana | Western Montana
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 45-15-20 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Nez Perce | Shahaptian | Flathead |
Provenience | United States of America | Montana | Western Montana |
Culture Area | Plateau Culture Area |
Section | American |
Materials | Fiber | Wool | Hide |
Technique | Twined |
Description | Pack bag, twined Indian hemp, yarn, grass. False embroidery overlay in bands of red, black, blue, diamonds, triangles. Reverse plain compound bands, quadrangular, flat, with brass beads at lower corners, buffalo-skin carrying strap. |
Length | 54 cm |
Width | 43 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Mrs. Owen Stephens, 1945 |
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