probably Plains Cree (Prairie Cree) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
Judge Nathan Bijur, Non-Indian, 1862-1930 Search this
Lilly Prochownick Bijur (Mrs. Nathan Bijur), Non-Indian, 1867-1944 Search this
Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972 Search this
Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982 Search this
Seller:
Harry Bijur (Harry Ash Bijur), Non-Indian, 1887-1972 Search this
Madeline Bijur (Mrs. Harry Bijur), Non-Indian, 1901-1982 Search this
Object Name:
Gauntlet gloves
Media/Materials:
Hide, glass bead/beads
Techniques:
Overlay beadwork
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments: Handwear
Place:
Alberta or Saskatchewan; Canada (inferred)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Judge Nathan Bijur (1862-1930); inherited by his widow Lilly Prochownick Bijur (1867-1944) and son Harry Ash Bijur (1887-1972); purchased by MAI from Harry Bijur and his wife Madeline Bijur (1901-1982) in 1946.
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