Canadian Stoney-Nakoda First Nation Necklace
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Traditional Clothing and Adornment
Country: Canada
Continent: North America
Geographic Region: Northern America
width: 2.25 in;
height: 16.5 in;
depth: .33 in
This necklace was made by Cassandra Rollinmud from Marley, Alberta, Canada.
The Stoney-Nakoda First People live along the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada to Montana, USA. Historically, they hunted bison and other big game for sustenance and trade. They were invaluable guides to white/European explorers, surveyors and missionaries.
Source:
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/stoney-nakoda/