Bag
Copyright: None; Origformat: Artifact
Name/Title
BagEntry/Object ID
2005.78.21Description
South Sami daaskoe (spoon bag) made of reindeer leather, pewter wire, and felt. Maker once known.Context
Many Sami artisans work with pewter or silver wire to create decorative embroidery. The design mimics the drums of the noa'idi, which are typically separated into four quadrants that each have a respective sigil or signifier inked onto them. These drums are essential to the core of Sami spirituality.Acquisition
Accession
2005.78Source or Donor
Jacobson, Selma & HannaAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Selma & Hanna JacobsonMade/Created
Artist
Sami artisansPlace
Region
Sápmi, Northern EuropeContinent
EuropeEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
Sápmi, Northern EuropeContinent
EuropeCulture/Tribe
Sámi