Historical information

The Chippewa, also known as the Ojibway, Ojibwe, and Anishinaabe, are one of the largest and most powerful nations in North America, having nearly 150 different bands throughout their original homeland in the northern United States — primarily Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan; and southern Canada — especially Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

Significance

Example of native american beadwork

Physical description

Chunky beaded mat with a design of leaves and birds on purple velvet, cotton backing
Edged in white beads and cotton, scalloped.

Inscriptions & markings

Chippewaw Indian (on back)