Minneapolis Institute of Art

Cape

Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) artist

Date

19th-20th century

Medium

Cotton, glass beads, fur, metal, mirrors

Culture

Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)

Department

Arts of the Americas

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

This spectacularly decorated man's cape would have have been part of an ensemble of beaded clothing, made by an Anishinabe woman for a male relative to wear on special occasions such as social and religious events. Anishinabe women were known for their skill at beadwork and textile ornamentation. The floral designs here are typical of their work, while the mirrors add an extra element of shine and color. The rich and extensive decoration added to the value of the cape and prestige of its wearer. Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), United States, Americas

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