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Red irregular hexagonal bag with a jagged flap. Wavy triangular patterning in whites and blues are beaded around the border with green knot-like motifs inside.
The back of a red irregular hexagonal bag. Wavy triangular patterning in whites and blues are beaded around the border with radial green and blue floral motifs inside.
Red irregular hexagonal bag with an open jagged flap, tan on the inside. Wavy triangular patterning in whites and blues are beaded around the border with green knot-like motifs inside.
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Unknown Maker, Mi'kmaq (Micmac)

Beaded Bag

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, Mi'kmaq (Micmac)

Culture

Mi'kmaq (Micmac), Native North American

Title

Beaded Bag

Year

1700s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

linen, cloth, crystal (lead glass)

Dimensions

14.6 cm (5 3/4 inches) (length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Edward Harris Rathbun

Object Number

23.344

Type

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Mi'kmaq (Micmac)
Beaded Bag, 1700s
bead; cloth; crystal (lead glass); linen
14.6 cm (5 3/4 inches) (length)
Gift of Mrs. Edward Harris Rathbun 23.344

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