Purse

EP-2025-4-14.5

Location: On Display in the Native North America Gallery

From: United States of America | Oklahoma | Catoosa

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number EP-2025-4-14.5
Current Location Native North America Gallery - On Display
Culture Delaware Culture | Lenape
Provenience United States of America | Oklahoma | Catoosa
Culture Area Delaware Culture | Lenape
Creator Quay Hosey
Date Made 2025 CE
Section American
Materials Hide | Bead
Description

Child's tulip purse (Xésinutay), worn as part of Lenape regalia. Purse is made of tan split hide, with small and large beadwork as accents in red, black, white, yellow, and blue.

Length 40 cm
Width 11 cm
Depth 6 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase, 2025

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