Ojibwe Birchbark Covered Box with Rabbit Motif, Attikamekw / Anishinaabe collarless sports coat but the larger back pocket

but the larger back pocket has marked deterioration - not as bad as some that I have seen

McCalls printed pattern 7428

so suitable for fall wear or mild winter climates

easily removed if desired

The sleeves extend outward in a wide

Ojibwe Birchbark Covered Box with Rabbit Motif, Attikamekw / Anishinaabe collarless sports coat but the larger back pocketThis is a handcrafted birchbark box featuring a stylized rabbit (waabooz) motif, executed by stripping the darker exterior bark away to the lighter interior. The oval form is constructed from stitched sheets of birchbark, secured with split root binding, and fitted with a flat birchbark lid. A soft hide strap is attached for carrying or hanging. An original handwritten French label accompanies the piece and provides valuable documentation. The label