Porcupine quillwork of the Central and Northern Plains Indians

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dc.contributor.advisorForbis, Richard G.
dc.contributor.authorBebbington, Julia Maria
dc.coverage.spatial200000910en
dc.date.accessioned2005-07-19T20:21:36Z
dc.date.available2005-07-19T20:21:36Z
dc.date.issued1979
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 87-92.en
dc.description.abstractPorcupine quillwork of the central and northern Plains Indians is the focus of the present study. Collections abound with examples of this decorative technique, yet a survey of the related literature reveals a paucity of publications specifically on this aspect of material culture. This thesis is an attempt to fill part of this void. The archaeological, historical and contemporary status of quillwork is examined. Its technical, social and religious nature is discussed, as well as design. In addition to this, the decline of quillwork upon the arrival of the glass trade bead is outlined. These many facets of the craft are explored in order that a total picture is seen, for quillwork is an expression of the people, time and environment that played an integral part in its creation. It is my goal, that as a study of material culture, the relevance of this thesis may be felt by the museum world and, to a lesser degree, by modern anthropology. For the former, it serves to identify Plains quillwork, the specific techniques used and standardizes the terminology used to describe quillworking techniques. To the latter, it is illustrative of concepts such as acculturation and it uncovers areas where more research is needed.
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dc.format.extentx, 92 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier82481062en
dc.identifier.citationBebbington, J. M. (1979). Porcupine quillwork of the Central and Northern Plains Indians (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/16495en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/16495
dc.identifier.lccE 98 G73 B42 1979 Microficheen
dc.identifier.other82481062en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/13831
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subject.lccE 98 G73 B42 1979 Microficheen
dc.subject.lcshIndians of North America - Industries
dc.subject.lcshPorcupine quillwork
dc.subject.lcshIndians of North America - Art
dc.titlePorcupine quillwork of the Central and Northern Plains Indians
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineArchaeology
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts (MA)
ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 342 82481062
ucalgary.thesis.notesPLen
ucalgary.thesis.uarcreleasenoen
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