- Ethnohistorical collection
Arrow belt
Arrow belt with herringbone corridor pattern, some in solid colors and some in two-tone, half-braided patterns. The belt is made of wool in green, orange and white. The colors come from synthetic dyes. The bangs are knotted at the base.
- Accession Number 2021.15.08
- Period 1st half of the 20th century
- Materials fiber, wool
- Technique braided
- Measurements 7 x 166 cm
Historical context
Le motif de cette ceinture fléchée semble inspiré de motifs présents sur les ceintures de la nation Menominee : des corridors en chevrons tressés « en demi » et non « en entier ». Cette nation est originaire des régions actuelles du Wisconsin et du nord du Michigan, aux États-Unis.
Les ceintures fléchées, créées par les Canadiens français dans la deuxième moitié du 18e siècle, deviennent au 19e siècle des objets...
- Accession Number 2021.15.08
- Period 1st half of the 20th century
- Materials fiber, wool
- Technique braided
- Measurements 7 x 166 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Jean-Pierre Lavigne, 2021.015.008
Photo by Michel Julien
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