Wall Pouch Item Number: 3660/33 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Boot-shaped wall-pocket, or pouch. The boot part is made of a double layer of birch bark, whip-stitched around the edges with thick black thread. There is an arched band attached at the top creating the pocket. Faded floral quillwork designs cover most of the front face and the band. Some quills dyed yellow and green, but most are off-white. (A few parts of the quillwork are missing.) The back is plain birch bark.
Item History
- Made in Ontario, Canada
- Owned by Ruth Phillips before March 5, 2024
- Received from Ruth Phillips (Donor) on March 5, 2024
What
- Name
- Wall Pouch
- Identification Number
- 3660/33
- Type of Item
- pouch
- Material
- birch bark, porcupine quill, fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 21.0 cm, width 15.0 cm, depth 4.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Anishinaabe
- Previous Owner
- Ruth Phillips
- Received from
- Ruth Phillips (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ontario, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before March 5, 2024
- Acquisition Date
- on March 5, 2024
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3660/0033