Charm

Teething Charm

29-10-24

From: Canada | Quebec | Maniwaki | River Desert Reserve

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 29-10-24
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Algonkin
Provenience Canada | Quebec | Maniwaki | River Desert Reserve
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Locus Reservation six miles south of Maniwaki.
Section American
Materials Bear Bone | Bear Tooth
Description

Bear's tooth. A "good luck" charm. Also given to teething children.

Length 5 cm
Width 1.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Frederick Johnson (#1-93) / Gift of Frank Speck (#94-99), 1929

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