Title

Lunchbox

Creator

Lena Nottaway

Subject

Anicinabe ocitowin (Arts and crafts)

Hunt

Famille

Nottaway

Description

Rectangular-bottomed birchbark container, with edges tapering slightly towards the rectangular opening. The rim is consolidated by a narrow strip of wood held together by roots. Spruce root seams on both sides. Fabric strap held in place by a skin strap on each side. Patterns at bottom of opening. Rounded rectangular lid fits into basket.
Used by Lena Nottaway as a lunchbox when hunting. Used for at least a decade.

Format

Object

Étendue

Length: 33 cm ; Width: 30.5 cm ; Height: 26.5 cm

Matériaux

Bark (Wigwas)

Birch (Wikwasatik)

Wood (Mitik)

Fabric (Papakiwanic)

Root (Wadabi)

Spruce

Technique de fabrication

Carved

Sewn

Scraped

Date Created

1965

Titre antérieur

Source

https://collections.mcq.org/objets/10476

Contributor

Musée de la Civilisation (sharing)

Date Modified

2025-03-31

Access Rights

Open access

License

Protected by copyrights

Identifier

MdlC75-1067