Buffum Family Collection

George Buffum was a trader in Fort Rae (Behchokǫ̀), from 1934 to 1946. He lived here with his family, wife Louise and daughter Marylyn. The Buffum Family Collection is made up of eight pieces of clothing and bags that were carefully kept after the family moved south. In 1987, Marylyn (Buffum) Orchuk donated the collection to the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

Items:

1. Belt 987.94.1 - Porcupine quillwork belt made in Behchokǫ̀, maker is unknown.

2. Bag 987.94.2 – Bag made of looped caribou hide made in Behchokǫ̀, maker is unknown.

3. Moccasins 987.94.3 – Embroidered caribou moccasin made in Behchokǫ̀, maker is unknown.

4. Moccasins 987.94.4 – White-tanned caribou hide slippers made in Behchokǫ̀, maker is unknown.

5. Mittens 987.94.5 – Beaded moose hide mittens made in Behchokǫ̀, maker is unknown.

6. Mittens 987.94.6 – Beaded moose hide mittens made in Behchokǫ̀, maker is unknown.

7. Gauntlet Gloves 987.94.7 – Embroidered caribou hide gauntlet gloves with wolverine fur trim made in Behchokǫ̀, maker is unknown.

8. Bag 987.94.8 – Bag made of caribou leg skins sewn with sinew made in Behchokǫ̀, maker is unknown.

In cooperation with the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (www.pwnhc.ca), and the Tłı̨chǫ Ndek'àowo/Government (www.tlicho.ca)

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