Context (Analysis)
The artefact was collected by Sharon Webb following Ph.D. fieldwork done in the area in 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2002. Interviews were made with the makers of the artefacts, these are lodged in the Museum’s paper archive with tapes of the interviews and a copy of the report on the collecting project. The interviews consist of detailed conversations as to how the artefacts were made and what they mean to the Sámi today. All Sámi handicrafts are called duodji (this translates as ‘anything a Sámi person makes with their hands’). Susanna Nordqvist is the mother of Irine Nutti. She has been making duodji all her life, the purse is a relativley recent design, but the use of pewter thread and wollen cloth inserts as decoration on leather objects is an old tradition. The design of the pewter thread embrodery is abstract and does not symbolize anything. See also ACCESSION made by Susanna Nordqvists daughter for more details on pewter thread and sisti making. Maksjonjalmie is near Jokkmokk/ Porjus, Norbotten; Swedish Sápmi. Notes made during fieldwork.
Event Date 20/3/2003
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Small purse made by Susanna Nordqvist. Made from sisti (de-haired reindeer leather). The bottom is rounded, made from a piece of leather which has been gathered sewn to an oval shaped piece both back and front. The body of the purse (when closed) is covered by a flap which folds over the main body of the purse. On this flap has been sewn a piece of green woollen cloth, this is decorated with red cloth and pewter thread sewn in a central abstract design. There is also some red woollen cloth under the pewter thread.
Event Date 8/5/2003
Author: maa

Conservation (Repack)
CON.2015.1100 | Repack
Event Date 10/4/2015
Author: cao37

Description (Physical description)
Small brown leather purse, front flap fastened by loop and antler button; cut out panel on front flap with green and red felt insert decorated with silver bead embroidery.
Event Date 7/12/2016
Author: maa