Bandolier Bag
Dakota:
wac̣uṫc̣’iƞOjibwe:
gashkibidaagan; aazhoningwa'iganOjibwa wool bandolier bag, with front pocket, loom-woven and spot-stitch decorated with multicolored glass seed beads in geometric and floral design on turquoise bead background. Front pocket bordered by beadwork in otter tail pattern and bag is bound in red and green wool tape. Bottom features integrated loom-woven tab fringe finished with purple yarn tassels. Backed with cotton fabric.
Dimensions:
bag overall length, including binding extensions, length: 38 1/2 inches
strap at widest, width: 4 7/8 inches
pocket panel, height: 12 inches
pocket panel, width: 13 1/4 inches
area above pocket panel, height: 4 3/4 inches
pocket opening, width: 10 1/2 inches
average fringe length, length: 3 inches
Created Date:
Approximately 1860 to Approximately 1901
Source:
Gift of Mrs. George Chase Christian in memory of her husband, Mr. George Chase Christian
Housed at:
Minnesota Historical Society
Catalog Number:
7418.7
Cultural Association:
Ojibwa Indians
Related Object Types:
Bags 
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