Minneapolis Institute of Art

Pouch

A'aninin (Gros Ventre) artist

Date

c. 1885

Medium

Buffalo hide, beads, metal, porcupine quills

Culture

A'aninin (Gros Ventre)

Department

Arts of the Americas

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

This pouch was made to hold special personal objects, a purpose reflected in its construction. The tin cones attached to the ends of the fringe would make a pleasing sound when the wearer moved. The choice of bead colors and motifs makes this object a tour de force of the A'aninin style, which is known for the feathered motif, unusual bead colors, and the spotstitch technique of applying beads. A'aninin (Gros Ventre), United States, Americas

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