| Object ID |
T0047a-k |
| Object Name |
Baskets |
| Description |
Montagnais Nested Baskets: Set of 11 birch bark nested baskets with porcupine quillwork (dyed green, white, red, blue and turquoise) decoration on the top edge of each.;
Medium/Materials: Birchbark, spruce root, porcupine quills.; |
| Dimensions |
H-2 Dia-8 inches |
| Early Date |
1848 ca. |
| Place of Origin |
Saguenay River, Quebec, Canada |
| People |
Montagnais/ |
| Provenance |
(1) James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin and 12th Earl of Kincardine (1811-1863). Dunfermline, Scotland. Believed to have been given as a presentation piece to Lord Elgin, Governor-General of Canada, by Chief Tumas Mesituapamuskan, Chief Jusep Kaknukus and Chief Pasil Thishenapen in 1848.;
(2) Descended in Elgin family to the 11th Earl of Elgin and 15th Earl of Kincardine. Sale handled by Richard L. Feigen, St. James's, London, England;
(3) Eugene V. Thaw 19 November 1990.;
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| Used |
Montagnais |
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