Skip to main content Skip to search Skip to search

Social Science Native American Studies

Whadoo tehmi / Long-ago people's packsack

Dene babiche bags: tradition and revival

by (author) Suzan Marie & Judy Thompson

Publisher
Canadian Museum of History
Initial publish date
Jan 2004
Category
Native American Studies
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781772823066
    Publish Date
    Jan 2004
    List Price
    $15.99

Classroom Resources

Where to buy it

Description

This richly illustrated book profiles the legacy and artistry of the traditional Dene babiche bag. Once a commonplace item in every Dene home, the art of the babiche bag—a netted bag made of caribou thong—was all but lost until the recent grassroots revival described in this book. Although intended for practical use, these bags were often beautifully decorated with porcupine quillwork, fringes and embroidery, as demonstrated in the book’s numerous photographs. Details of construction round out this fascinating look at an enduring craft, providing inspiration and instruction for scholars and artisans alike.

About the authors

Suzan Marie's profile page

Judy Thompson began her long association with the Canadian Museum of Civilization in 1969. Since 1990 she has been Curator of Western Subarctic Ethnology. She has published a number of articles and books on the cultural traditions of Northern Athapaskan peoples. She lives in Ottawa, Ontario.

Judy Thompson's profile page