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Fringed Bandolier with Floral Design

Arts of the Americas

Bandolier bags, worn by men diagonally across the chest, were originally inspired by the bags carried by European soldiers. Many, such as this example, do not have the practical feature of a pocket, suggesting their essentially decorative role as an important part of a man's ceremonial regalia. They were items of prestige, as indicated by their artistry and the large number of glass beads embellishing them. The floral design—with dazzling blue, yellow, and pink leaves against a white background—is characteristic of Anishinaabe beadwork.
CULTURE Blackfoot
MEDIUM Cotton cloth, beads, wool
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS
DATES 20th century
DIMENSIONS 48 7/16 x 17 5/16 in. (123 x 44 cm)  (show scale)
COLLECTIONS Arts of the Americas
ACCESSION NUMBER 43.201.63
CREDIT LINE Anonymous gift in memory of Dr. Harlow Brooks
PROVENANCE Prior to 1936, provenance not yet documented; before 1936, acquired by Henry Harlow Brooks of New York, NY; by 1943, acquired from the estate of Henry Harlow Brooks by an anonymous donor; October 26,1943, gift of an anonymous donor to the Brooklyn Museum.
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CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Large, beaded floral pattern on white beaded background on the body and band of this bag. The band is wide with a maple leaf pattern on it. The body continues the maple leaf motif with the addition of flowers and a three leafed plant. The bottom edge of bag has 11 loom beaded squares dangling from the edge in beaded in geometric patterns with yarn tassles hanging from them.
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
CAPTION Blackfoot. Fringed Bandolier with Floral Design, 20th century. Cotton cloth, beads, wool, 48 7/16 x 17 5/16 in. (123 x 44 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift in memory of Dr. Harlow Brooks, 43.201.63. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.43.201.63_view1.jpg)
IMAGE overall, CUR.43.201.63_view1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2006
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Blackfoot. <em>Fringed Bandolier with Floral Design</em>, 20th century. Cotton cloth, beads, wool, 48 7/16 x 17 5/16 in. (123 x 44 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift in memory of Dr. Harlow Brooks, 43.201.63. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.43.201.63_view1.jpg)