Guottádahka / Guottehat
(belt pendant with sewing tools)

NameTool Hanger

(not entered)belt pendant

Maker Lena Lundstrom

CultureSámi

Date1997

Place madeVilhelmina, Sweden, Europe

MediumMetal (brass, pewter), reindeer leather, wool, glass beads, reindeer antler

DimensionsOverall: 12 x 2 in. (30.48 x 5.08 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.1997.67.1a-e

Object numberFA.1997.67.1a-e

DescriptionMade by Lena Lundin‑Skott (b. 1953)
This tool hanger consisted of a brass circle with 5 tool holders hanging on leather straps. The hanger would be hung from a belt. The 5 parts include: (a) antler knife in a decorated leather sheath, (b) scissors in a plain leather pouch, (c) small embellished bag for a thimble, (d) needle case of inscribed bone with leather/wool inserts, and (e) a highly decorated drawstring bag with wool and pewter trim, beads and brass ring dangles.