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CultureMi'kmaq
Geography Prince Edward Island
Dimensions5.7 x 8.3 cm
Object numberHF.11.05.1 A-B
DescriptionThe base is made of wood. the exterior comprises two bark bands wrapped with spruce wood; the lid is similarly banded with spruce roots around the circumference. Porcupine quills are interwoven between the spruce root to create decorative patterns. the lid decoration is also covered in quills. geometric shapes, dyed red, blue, yellow, brown and white.
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