Mic Mac Box
MIC MAC BOX
Maritime Provinces of Canada ca. 1920-1930
Porcupine bark and quills
H. 5.6 ; L. ; Thickness : 9.8 cm
Small oval box made of bark and plant fibres. The decoration is made of porcupine quills embroidered in green, white and pink. The main composition features a flower.
These boxes were made by women who traditionally passed on the technique from generation to generation. The porcupine quills had to be flattened with the teeth and then pigmented.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Maritime Provinces of Canada ca. 1920-1930
Porcupine bark and quills
H. 5.6 ; L. ; Thickness : 9.8 cm
Small oval box made of bark and plant fibres. The decoration is made of porcupine quills embroidered in green, white and pink. The main composition features a flower.
These boxes were made by women who traditionally passed on the technique from generation to generation. The porcupine quills had to be flattened with the teeth and then pigmented.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
280 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Length: 14,5
Width: 9,8
Height: 5,6
Reference (ID): 836121
Availability: In stock
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