Huron. <em>Rectangular Box with Cover</em>, early 20th century. Birch bark, porcupine quill, 3 15/16 x 4 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. (10.0 x 11.5 x 20.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 08.427a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 08.427a-b_view1_bw.jpg)

Rectangular Box with Cover

Artist:Huron

Medium: Birch bark, porcupine quill

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Dates:early 20th century

Dimensions: 3 15/16 x 4 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. (10.0 x 11.5 x 20.0 cm)

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Accession Number: 08.427a-b

Image: 08.427a-b_view1_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Birch bark box and cover with red, brown, tan and white porcupine quill designs depicting Native Americans in a canoe, birds, flowers, and leaves, as well as additional figures. The edges are wrapped with white bird quills. Condition: Some of the quillwork is worn away; bark is torn in several places.

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