Title
Bag 1
Subject
Storage Bag
Description
This bag uses Indian hemp twine for its foundation fabric and cornhusk cord for its decorative motifs. One side of the bag features a design with colored diagonal bands that were made using natural red, blue and green dyes, while the other side features a diamond-patterned design that employs only the natural hues of the hemp and cornhusk.
Southwest Museum, Los Angeles
Hemp, cornhusk, cotton fastening cord
Southwest Museum, Los Angeles
Hemp, cornhusk, cotton fastening cord
Creator
Nez Perce
Date
late 19th century
Contributor
Photograph by David Calco, Allen Memorial Art Museum; Item posted by Rachel Mead
Original Format
photo of bag; obtained from original Closing the Circle website: http://www.oberlin.edu/external/circle/bag_01.htm and http://www.oberlin.edu/external/circle/bag_01_side2.htm