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Belt bag

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Mary Bussing (1848-1935, of New York City); donated to MAI by Mary Bussing in 1923.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Lenape (Delaware) (attributed); possibly collected from the Mohegan
Previous owner
Mary Bussing, Non-Indian, 1848-1935
Donor
Mary Bussing, Non-Indian, 1848-1935
Object Name
Belt bag
Media/Materials
Deerhide/deerskin, glass bead/beads
Techniques
Edge beaded , overlay beadwork
Object Type
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
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