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Datec. 1875
DimensionsOverall: 13 1/2 × 20 in. (34.3 × 50.8 cm)
Object numberT0404
Credit LineGift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw
Photograph by Richard Walker
Label TextBags of this type were made by all the Native peoples of the Columbia River, although they are usually called “Nez Perce” bags. The bags are made with local hemp using a twining technique, while the designs were usually worked with commercial wool yarn in many colors. The bags were used for gathering roots and other food and were particularly well adapted as saddlebags. The muted color of yarns and natural dyes used in this bag date it prior to the late 19th century introduction of bright aniline dyes.


ProvenanceFred Harvey, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Mrs. Alice Bemis Taylor, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Taylor Museum (2951), Colorado Springs, Colorado
BibliographyVincent, Gilbert et al. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2000, p.180.

Fognell, Eva and Alexander Brier Marr, eds. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection at the Fenimore Art Museum, 2nd ed. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2016, p. 202.
On View
On view
Hat
Wishxam or Wasco
c. 1870
Bag
Nez Perce
1890-1910
Root Bag
Wishxam or Wasco
1840-1860
Bag
Nez Perce
1890-1910
Basket
Attu
1890-1910
Blanket
Dine (Navajo)
1880-1890
Cradle
Thompson River
c. 1880
Bag
Nez Perce
1925-1950
Belt
Manitoba Ojibwa
c. 1800
Manta
Hopi
1915-1935
Manta
Dine (Navajo)
1875-1885
Navajo Flag Weaving
Laverne Barber
1992-1993

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