A Birch-Bark and Quill Cigar Case

Huron

Canada

Mid 19th century

7.5 x 14 cm

Materials: Birch bark and moose hair

Technique: embroidery

Condition:

This embroidered cigar case with its charming scenes of natives smoking and a squirrel in a tree is done in a style influenced by European settlers and trappers. Birch-bark and porcupine quill containers, such as this piece were primarily made as items of trade with Europeans.

For a similar item, see http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/cigar-case-577980

INV: 3981

Price

€ 940