DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Needle Case

NameNeedle Case

CultureSámi

Date1952?

Cultural Region if different than place madeScandinavia

Place madeSWEDEN, Europe

Place madeSápmi, Europe

Mediumreindeer antler, cotton, leather

Dimensions4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection, Gift of Dr. J. Monroe Thorington

Object numberFA.1972.17.14

Collections

Dr. J. Monroe Thorington Collection

DescriptionTube with floral and zig-zag engraving with top and carrying ring at either end, attached by braided thong with sewn blue cotton to put needles on.

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