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=Ojibwe Bandolier Bag Investigation= March 4, 2010

Yesterday we learned a bit about what Ojibwe Bandolier bags are. Today, you will investigate this art form in more depth. Use the [|BandolierBag.pdf] sheet to guide you through the following steps.

Part 1: Background
Use the Minneapolis Institute of Arts website to answer questions 1 - 5.

Part 2: Bandolier Bag Designs
Use the following slide show to view samples of Bandolier Bags. When you find one with a design you like, click on the photo to see an enlargement and to read background information about the artifact. After you have found two that you like, answer questions 5-8: media type="custom" key="6347825"

More Ojibwe Beading designs
Use the following websites to find samples of Bandolier Bag designs that you like. Record sketches and descriptions on the back of the worksheet.

Ojibwe Beadwork This website has low quality pictures, but very good descriptions of Ojibwe beadwork designs. 29 Bandolier Bags Click on the small thumbnails to see larger pictures (and long, detailed descriptions of the artifact).