Paint Bag and Stick

Native Americans were artists with their many designs including: clothing, sewing techniques, sculpture, and painting. This was an important tool in creating Native art. The painting stick was made of rabbit bone and the paint bag was constructed of animal hide and fur.

Written by: Lance Sagataw

Description:

Paint Bag & Stick. Beaded paint bag of buckskin. Paint stick made of rabbit leg bone and fur.

Materials/Techniques:

Animal Hide, Bone/Beaded

Size:

15 cm long

Location:

NMAI Archives

NMAI Catelog #:

242174.000

Acquisition Source:

Jackson Hole Preserve, Inc.

Acquisition Method and Date:

Exchanged; 1968