probably Deh Gah Got'ine (Slavey) (attributed); possibly collected from the Sekani Search this
Seller:
Major Edward Burton Hart (E. B. Hart), Non-Indian, 1872-1948 Search this
Collector:
Major Edward Burton Hart (E. B. Hart), Non-Indian, 1872-1948 Search this
Previous owner:
Major Edward Burton Hart (E. B. Hart), Non-Indian, 1872-1948 Search this
Object Name:
Baby belt/sling
Media/Materials:
Moose hide/skin, otter skin/fur, velvet, glass bead/beads, metal bead/beads
Techniques:
Overlay beadwork, sewn
Dimensions:
145 x 14 cm
Object Type:
Transportation Items: Baby carriers
Place:
Fort Nelson River; Northern Rockies Regional District; British Columbia; Canada
Date created:
circa 1900
Collection History:
Collected by Major Edward Burton Hart (1872-1948) in 1913 during an exploration of northeastern British Columbia; purchased by MAI from Major Hart in 1927.
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