Wall-hanging (clothing)

Name (French):
Name (Innu): kaiakutetshi / kaiakunit
Date Collected:
Institutions: Peenamin McKenzie School
Catalog Number: pm8
Place Made: Sheshatshiu
Maker: Tenesh (Pone) Andrew
Collector: Peenamin MacKenzie school

Description:

small items of smoked caribou-hide clothing, moccasins, mittens, hat, and woollen socks, appliquéd on canvas.

Innu Narrative:

These wall-hangings are recent innovations made by Innu craftswomen for display in their homes and those of their friends and relatives, or for sale in the craft trade. They represent miniaturized examples of “traditional” clothing worn by the Innu in the pre-settlement period, as well as moccasins and other objects.