Hillcrest Museum

16 Crescent Ave W, Souris, MB R0K 2C0
sourishillcrestmuseum.ca
Knife Sheath

​Nehîyawak/Anishinaabe 
Western Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta)

Smoked moose or bison hide, glass seed beads, rolled tin cones, wool stroud, wool cord
1880-1890

The lively, flowing forms on this sheath suggest a blending of floral and geometric styles. It’s easy to picture a bold artist experimenting with new inspirations. The jingling cones would have brought her creation to life as it was carried by a beloved family member.