Drawing of ˀéxséxsnim weléelkilukt (Woman's Bracelet), Nez Perce

Summary: 
A technical drawing of a woman’s dentalia bracelet (or hair tie) from the Wetxuuwíitin' Collection (NEPE 8762) made by Tisa (Pinkham) Matheson
Related Content: 
Dentalia shell bracelet (or hair-tie).

ˀéxséxsnim weléelkilukt Dentalium Shell (bracelet or hair-tie), Nez Perce

Digital Heritage
Community
Nimíipuu [Nez Perce]
Category
Artistry and Artifacts
Summary
Made by the Nez Perce prior to1845 Purchased by the Nez Perce Tribe from the Ohio Historical Society in 1996. Re-named the Wetxuuwíitin' (captive returned home) Collection by the Nez Perce Tribe in 2021.

Wetxuuwíitin’

Dictionary Word
Term
Wetxuuwíitin’
Translation
Returned after period of captivity
Related Items: 
ˀéxséxsnim weléelkilukt Dentalium Shell (bracelet or hair-tie), Nez Perce
Dentalia shell bracelet (or hair-tie).
Community: 
Nimíipuu [Nez Perce]
Protocol: 
Nimíipuu [Nez Perce] Public Access
Category: 
Artistry and Artifacts
Collections: 
Wetxuuwíitin’ formerly the Spalding-Allen Collection (Nez Perce)
Original Date: 
1996 July 17th
Original Date Description: 
Date of drawing.
Creator: 
Tisa (Pinkham) Matheson