Nakia Williamson-Cloud interprets the Nez Perce use of quillwork in the Wetxuuwíitin’ Collection

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sac'ásniin sám'x (Man's Shirt) Nez Perce

Digital Heritage
Community
Nimíipuu [Nez Perce]
Category
Artistry and Artifacts
Summary
A Nez Perce man's cured hide shirt decorated with quil work, Venetian glass beads, wool cloth, and fringe. The shirt was made circa 1820 and is part of the Wetxuuwíitin’ Collection.

Wetxuuwíitin’

Dictionary Word
Term
Wetxuuwíitin’
Translation
Returned after period of captivity
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sac'ásniin sám'x (Man's Shirt) Nez Perce
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Community: 
Nimíipuu [Nez Perce]
Protocol: 
Nimíipuu [Nez Perce] Public Access
Category: 
Artistry and Artifacts, Natural Resources
Collections: 
Wetxuuwíitin’ formerly the Spalding-Allen Collection (Nez Perce)
Original Date: 
2021
Creator: 
Nakia Williamson-Cloud