Object Details
- Collection History
- Collection history unknown, but said to have been collected by Brother Cyprien (of the Congregation of Holy Cross) in 1908 at the monastery at Oka; purchased by MAI from Brother Cyprien in 1939.
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- Data Source
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Culture/People
- Mohawk [Kanesatake]
- Previous owner
- Brother Cyprien, Non-Indian
- Seller
- Brother Cyprien, Non-Indian
- Date created
- 1700-1750
- Object Name
- Wampum belt
- Media/Materials
- Quahog clam shell beads (purple wampum), whelk shell beads (white wampum), hide thong/babiche, cordage
- Techniques
- Loom beadwork
- Dimensions
- 124 x 10 x 9.30 cm
- Object Type
- Ceremonial/Ritual items
