Basket made of porcupine quills

Small circular container made of birch bark and porcupine quills. Decorative motifs on the side and cover. Object intended for sale. 

Period : 19^th century, 1850
Culture : Mi’kmaq (Micmac)
Artisan : Unknown
Materials : Wood; metal; birch bark; porcupine quills; spruce root
Dimensions : 8.5 × 12.5 cm

Musée de la civilisation, restored by the Centre de conservation du Québec, photographer : Julien Auger – Icône, 68-3053