Monday, September 29, 2008

James Blake Algonquin Tobacco Pouch





This fingerwoven pouch is a copy of a pouch in the Speyer collection (CMC) it is lined with cotton like the original. Its Algonquin and mid to late 18th century in origin. It measures 20x16cm. The original is in the (Arthur Speyer) collection housed in the Musuem of Civilization Ottawa.

More of James' work can be seen at his web site White Savage Trading.

Photos by Jan Riser.

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