Pouch Item Number: 3051/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hide pouch constructed of two rectangular pieces of thin hide, sewn together on three sides with an open top. A short fringe lines the outer edges on the sides and bottom. The front of the pouch is decorated with a line of red fabric along all edges and four blue fabric lines running diagonally from each corner to the centre where they meet a circle of white and yellow glass beads. A short handle of twisted red and tan fabric is attached to the pouch at the top corners. Two small white abalone buttons are sewn to the top back of the purse and correspond to holes in the front for closing. The back and interior are undecorated.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada ?
- Owned by Barbara Robertson before December 22, 2010
- Owned by Alexander C. Robertson before February 19, 2014
- Received from Alexander C. Robertson (Donor) on February 19, 2014
What
- Name
- Pouch
- Identification Number
- 3051/8
- Type of Item
- pouch
- Material
- sinew, wool fibre, rawhide skin, cotton fibre, abalone shell and glass
- Overall
- height 2.8 cm, width 29.5 cm, depth 20.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Gitxsan
- Previous Owner
- Barbara Robertson and Alexander C. Robertson
- Received from
- Alexander C. Robertson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 22, 2010 and before February 19, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on February 19, 2014
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 3051/0008