Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Containers (hierarchy name)
5. containers (receptacles)
6. [containers by form]
7. bags (generic containers)
8. medicine bags

Narrower term/s

• otter bags

Anotations

Scope note:

Distinctive containers, usually made of animal hide and decorated with beadwork or quillwork. A major feature of Midewiwin ceremonies practiced by Ojibwe, Odawa, Santee, and other Great Lakes Native North American tribes.