velvet shoulder bag, Mary Annette Clause

Artwork Overview

Cultural affiliations: Mohawk
velvet shoulder bag, 1993
Where object was made: Sanborn, New York, United States
Material/technique: dyeing; cord; metal; beading; velvet; cloth
Dimensions:
Object Height/Width (Height x Width): 25 x 23 cm height does not include strap
Object Height/Width (Height x Width): 9 13/16 x 9 1/16 in
Credit line: Museum purchase: Gift of the Friends of the KUMA
Accession number: 2007.2034
Not on display

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Native Fashion

Tribes develop their own styles and inspiration, drawing from their surroundings. These three bags depict animals and plants that are significant to their tribal communities or the maker.

Exhibitions

Emily Kruse, curator
Sabine Rishell, curator
2020
Sydney Pursel, curator
2024–2025