Bandolier Bag

Ammunition Pouch

11841

From: North America

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 11841
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ojibwa (uncertain)
Provenience North America
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Fiber | Glass
Description

Pouch, originally for bullets, later ceremonial. Red stround bound with brown and green braids, lines with cambric and faces with beadwork fabric attached only at top and sides, and ending in 13 tabs with zephyr tassels. Broad shoulder band stroud with beaded facing and green muslin lining. Polychrome geometrical designs on yellow ground (pouch); on gold ground (band).

Length 86 cm
Width 24.9 cm
Credit Line Gift of Robert H. Lamborn, 1893
Other Number Receipt 401: 16 - Original Number

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