Abenakis Couple

Abenakis Couple

BM007-2-D27-P002

This watercolor depicts a man and woman identified as Abenakis. The man wears a white blanket over blue cloth leggings and a white shirt. His accessories include a hood with geometric motifs and tassles, a large silver disc necklace and pucker-toed moccasins. The woman wears a blue blanket over a shortgown and leggings. Her accessories include a conical hood, a cradleboard, a necklace and earrings, and pucker-toed moccasins.

unknown

1750-1770

Abenaki

Trois Rivieres, Quebec

watercolor paint on paper

This unique water-based painting was found in a volume that was part of the library of Mr. Malo, a former missionary who died in Trois-Rivieres in the 19th century. It was then collected by Phileas Gagnon in the 19th century. Location surmised by that of Mr. Malo and the nations in the area at that time and place.

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46.34515, -72.5477 (N 46°20′43″ W 72°32′52″)

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watercolor painting

10 x 9 cm in a 46 x 36 cm mat