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Wadoo Themi / Long-Ago People's Packsack: Dene Babiche Bags, Tradition And Revival (Mercury Series)
Wadoo Themi / LongAgo People's Packsack Dene Babiche Bags Tradition And Revival - Mercury Series
Author: Suzan Marie, Judy Thompson
In earlier times, net bags made from caribou thong--today known as "babiche bags"--were commonplace items in Dene homes. Although intended for practical use, these bags were often beautifully decorated with porcupine quillwork, fringes, and colored patterns in the netting. Babiche bags were used by the Dene until the early twentieth century. Gr...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780660192482
ISBN-10: 0660192489
Publication Date: 1/31/2005
Pages: 47
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Publisher: Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadie
Book Type: Paperback
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