Bag

96-2-15

From: Alaska | Yakutat (Alaska)

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 96-2-15
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tlingit
Provenience Alaska | Yakutat (Alaska)
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Creator Minnie Johnson
Date Made 1954
Section American
Materials Tin Can | Felt | Beads | Sealskin
Description

Sealskin handbag made over an empty coffee can; rim and inside lining of green felt; killer whale design of white felt applique with black, white, gray, blue, red, maroon and gold beads; hide strip laced around top to form two handles at the sides.

Credit Line Gift of Dr. Frederica de Laguna, 1996

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