Image

Woven rectangular bag with a long strap laying flat on the white backdrop. Its body features three rows of terracotta separated by three rows of yellow bordered terracotta geometric patterns against black. Top-view of a purple and white beaded belt with loose thread ends alongside a cream, red, and green-gray woven satchel with a braided strap and tassels. Both feature geometric patterns. Detail of the patterning on a black and terracotta striped woven bag. On the black stripes, orange geometric patterns are framed by cream threads. Detail of the bag’s interior showing the rough wooly texture. Red rows alternate orange, black, and cream woven rows. A clear rectangle stands in the center keeping the bag open.

Elizabeth James Perry

Thunderbird Over Red Earth (Twined Basket Bag),

Description

Maker

Culture

Aquinnah Wampanoag, Native American (culture)

Title

Thunderbird Over Red Earth (Twined Basket Bag)

Materials/Techniques

Dimensions

17.8 x 20.3 cm (7 x 8 inches)

Place

Place Made: American

Type

Credit

Georgianna Sayles Aldrich Fund

Object Number

2021.43.2

About

Thunderbird Over Red Earth (Twined Basket Bag)

Place Made: American

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Use

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