Female from First Nations, made with stuffed cloth and standing on a wooden base. She is wearing a soft deerskin leather dress that is decorated with feathers, fringe, and intricate paint patters. She is carrying a baby in a fur papoose on her back. She is holding a large wood staff in her left hand that has feathers at the end. Her facial feather are painted on her cloth face. Her synthetic hair is braided, and she has a leather headband. She is wearing leather boots. Tag: "Authenticity Certificate. Limited Edition Collectible #39 of 1500 worldwide Handcrafted by Fait a la main par. The Garment: The Native Indian garment was traditionally an original and personal piece of clothing. Made from elements found in wildlife and nature (deerskin, feathers, bark, fiber...), it also had a spiritual component. Indeed, its ornaments announced the wearer's tribal affiliation, exploits and even marital status. The Fringes: In addition to accentuating the arm and leg movements of dancers, fringes served a useful purpose. In winter, for instance, they helped keep the snow off garments. Made in Canada." The figure stands 16 inches (40 cm) tall. For stories and games related to multicultural miniatures, visit From Many Lands: Multicultural Education through Miniatures
