Arrow belt
Red, white and green arrowhead belt. Its colors come from synthetic dyes. Made of rustic wool.
- Accession Number 2021.07.38
- Period 4th quarter of the 20th century
- Materials fiber, wool
- Technique braided
- Measurements 8 x 184 cm
Historical context
This arrowhead belt is made from rustic wool from Quebec. Its weave can be described as “sober”, since it features only an arrowhead motif. It also comes in just 3 colors.
This piece was made for patriotic events around the 1980s and 1990s. In fact, its colors are those of the Patriotes flag. On the 125th anniversary of the Patriotes rebellions in 1962, their memory was revived and their struggle celebrated. Following p...
- Accession Number 2021.07.38
- Period 4th quarter of the 20th century
- Materials fiber, wool
- Technique braided
- Measurements 8 x 184 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Luc Émond, 2021.007.038
Photo by Louis-Etienne Dore
- On display
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