Objects
Saddlebag. Evenki
Saddlebag. Evenki
Title
Saddlebag
Ethnic groups
Evenki
Date
начало ХХ в
Collectors-person
Bliznyak Evgeni V.
Voronov P.T.
Material
Wood (birch bark); fur
Technique
Stitching
Number
РЭМ 6804-18/2
Annotation
Trapezoidal birch bark boxes covered with a jacket of deer leg skin and suede decorated with bead embroidery. The bags were attached to the deer’s pack saddle on both sides; they were intended for carrying utensils and food during migrating. Saddlebags placed close to the dwelling place were also used to keep the family’s belongings. Abstract by M.V. Fedorova