Wabanaki beaded pouch, ca. 1860

Contributed by Maine Historical Society

Description

Wabanaki beadwork designs, especially those with three leaf floral motifs, often represent medicinal plants.

People kept small pouches close to their body—in a pocket or worn as a necklace, and sometimes filled with herbs—to promote healing. While some designs are obvious, like a curled-up fiddlehead or a blueberry, others are more abstract.

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About This Item

  • Title: Wabanaki beaded pouch, ca. 1860
  • Creation Date: circa 1860
  • Subject Date: circa 1860
  • Location: ME
  • Media: Wool, cotton, silk, glass bead
  • Dimensions: 6.3 cm x 7.6 cm
  • Local Code: 1550*b
  • Object Type: Physical Object

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Maine Historical Society
485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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