Pouch

Maker Inconnu / Unknown

Silversmith Charles Arnoldi (active 1779-1817)

MarkingsOn silver band, far right: punch mark "CA" with "Montreal" underneath, the latter has been badly scratched.

Date 1779-1817

Medium / Technique Fibre: wool cloth, linen cloth, silk ribbon, vegetable fibre, cotton thread; porcupine quill; metal: silver band, cone; hide: thong; hair: animal; dye
Cut, dyed, cast, woven, sewn and engraved

Dimensions16.5 x 33.5 cm

ClassificationCommunication Objects - Ceremonial Objects - Religious Objects

CultureIndigenous: Anishinaabe

Geocultural Area Eastern Woodlands

Origin Great Lakes, Ontario ?, Canada

Object NumberM740

DivisionIndigenous Cultures - Historical Objects

CollectionMcCord

CreditGift of David Ross McCord

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