Artwork Description:

Beaded bandolier bag. Glass seed beads on wool stroud, cotton, silk, wool yarn. To the extent possible, all materials are period authentic to c. 1820. The image on the pouch flap is a map of Serpent Mound, which was built to align with true North, the equinoxes, and both solstices. The strap motifs are variations of designs found on Mound Builder pottery.