Pouch

MOA: University of British Columbia

3260/124 a-c

Rectangular felt pouch (part a). Red stitching covers the outer edges of the pouch flap and body. On the back is embroidered a red hummingbird design with an abalone button for the eye. An abalone button is also used at the front for closing. Inside the pouch is a white woven bag (part b) with a red fabric underlay (part c).


  • Type of Item pouch
  • Culture Northwest Coast
  • Material wool fibre, cotton fibre, abalone shell
  • Measurements height 11.5 cm, width 15.0 cm, depth 1.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Ownership Date before August 12, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 12, 2017

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition excellent
  • Accession Number 3260/0124 a-c