Bag

MOA: University of British Columbia

3616/5

Beaded bag. The bag is composed of two pieces of leather. A larger triangular shaped piece with beadwork on one sides, and a second smaller rectangular piece to create a small pocket. The front is beaded with a dark blue diamond with dark teal and pink within on a white and green background. Stepped striped blocks of black, red, and black on a white and yellow background. A stepped teal design at the tapered point. There is a small flap with a notched centre, and a metal button closure.

  • Narrative

    Collected by the donor's father while he was stationed in the Saskatchewan area, c. 1959-1963.


  • Type of Item bag
  • Culture Plains
  • Material skin, glass, fibre, brass metal
  • Measurements height 21.5 cm, width 6.8 cm, depth 1.2 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Willis John Moogk, Peter Moogk
  • Received from Peter Moogk

  • Made in Saskatchewan
  • Collected in Saskatchewan

  • Collection Date between 1959 and 1963
  • Ownership Date before 1990, before February 11, 2023
  • Acquisition Date on February 11, 2023

  • Item Classes beadwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3616/0005