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Pipebag

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Edward Borein (1873-1945, a Western artist and collector); purchased by MAI from his widow Lucille E. Borein (1882-1967) in 1945.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Plains Cree (Prairie Cree) (attributed)
Previous owner
Edward Borein, Non-Indian, 1873-1945
Seller
Lucille E. Borein (Mrs. Edward Borein), Non-Indian, 1882-1967
Object Name
Pipebag
Media/Materials
Hide, glass bead/beads
Techniques
Overlay beadwork , painted
Object Type
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
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