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Pouch

MOA: University of British Columbia

3051/8

Hide pouch constructed of two rectangular pieces of thin hide, sewn together on three sides with an open top. A short fringe lines the outer edges on the sides and bottom. The front of the pouch is decorated with a line of red fabric along all edges and four blue fabric lines running diagonally from each corner to the centre where they meet a circle of white and yellow glass beads. A short handle of twisted red and tan fabric is attached to the pouch at the top corners. Two small white abalone buttons are sewn to the top back of the purse and correspond to holes in the front for closing. The back and interior are undecorated.

  • Type of Item pouch
  • Culture Gitxsan
  • Material sinew, wool fibre, rawhide skin, cotton fibre, abalone shell, glass
  • Measurements height 2.8 cm, width 29.5 cm, depth 20.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Barbara Robertson, Alexander C. Robertson
  • Received from Alexander C. Robertson
  • Made in British Columbia
  • Collected in Hazelton
  • Ownership Date before December 22, 2010, before February 19, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on February 19, 2014
  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition poor
  • Accession Number 3051/0008

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