Carrying On
An exhibition of bags, pouches and other cultural containers by Alberta aboriginal artists
June 18 – July 23, 2016
ACC Discovery Gallery
Albertine Crow Shoe
Sookayis - Case, 2015
Parfleches were usually made by women (except in certain societies). The paintings provided a powerful means for personal artistic expression and affirmed cultural identity.
Turquoise, gaspeite, mastedon tusk, inlay sterling silver with sterling silver chain
$700
Asootsimaan - Blackfoot Parfleches, 2016
Painted parfleches originated with the Plains Tribes as objects needed to transport and store all possessions and food supplies and containers that were light weight, durable, weather proof and manufactured from readily available materials. They were a necessity in maintaining our way of life.
Jasper, turquoise, gaspeite, mastedon tusk, inlay sterling silver with sterling silver chain
$2000
Carrying On, 2016