Minnesota Chippewa [Leech Lake, Minnesota] Search this
Possible collector:
Albert Green Heath (Albert G. Heath), Non-Indian, 1888-1953 Search this
Previous owner:
Albert Green Heath (Albert G. Heath), Non-Indian, 1888-1953 Search this
Donor:
Albert Green Heath (Albert G. Heath), Non-Indian, 1888-1953 Search this
Object Name:
Medicine bag for Midewiwin rituals (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Groundhog/woodchuck hide/skin, metal cones, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Strung
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Place:
Leech Lake; Leech Lake Reservation; Cass County; Minnesota; USA
Date created:
1890-1910
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Albert Green Heath (1888-1953, a noted collector of Indian artifacts); donated to MAI by Albert Green Heath in 1929.
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