early 1920s, purchased by Milford G. Chandler [1889-1981] from a Native American family in "Saganeen, Michigan" [sic]; purchased by Richard A. Pohrt [1911-2005] (Flint, Michigan, USA); 1981-present, purchase by the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
Charm Bag, ca. 1850
- Chippewa, Native American
Wool, silk and beads
- Framed: Overall: 2 5/8 × 4 inches (6.7 × 10.2 cm) Overall (length of fringe): 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm)
Founders Society Purchase
81.283
Department
Africa, Oceania & Indigenous Americas
- Lozenges
- Zigzags
- Geometric patterns
- Beading (process)
- Silk (textile)
- Wool (textile)
- Textiles
- Charms
- Bag (container)
- Bag (costume accessory)
- Michigan
- Hourglasses (motifs)
Details
Provenance
Rights Status
Chippewa, Native American, Charm Bag, ca. 1850, wool, silk and beads. Detroit Institute of Arts, Founders Society Purchase, 81.283.
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