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Mirror

Description

Portion of mirror set in a rectangular slip of wood decorated on reverse with incised dentate motives inlaid with red and yellow paint and brass studs, for long-distance signalling: North America, Ojibwe, Cree or Blackfoot Confederacy, early 19th century

Museum reference

A.1956.663 A

Collection

Americas

Object name

Mirror

Production information

North America

Date

Early 19th century

Style / Culture

Ojibwe
Plains Cree
Blackfoot Confederacy

Materials

Wood, Mirror glass

Physical description

Mirror set in a rectangular slip of wood decorated on reverse with incised dentate motives enhanced with red and yellow paint

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