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Leather Medicine Necklace Pouches by Louise Vien

SKU: LVMEDP001

Leather Medicine Pouch Necklaces handmade by Louise Vien! These genuine leather medicine pouches measure approximately 2.5"x1.5" (6x4cm) and hang at a length of about 15" (38cm). Each pouch is unique; leather and bead colours may vary.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Louise Vien is a Métis (Ashinawbe, Cree, and Nakota) artist who specializes in multiple mediums, such as painting, beading, and textiles including finger-woven Ceinture Fleche (arrow sash). She has had many artistic recognitions, including an honorable mention for exceptional creativity by the NCC (National Capital Commission), and being commissioned to make sashes by both Queens University for their Métis graduates and the 2015 Pan Am games. Louise is also a published author, known for her Métis children's book "LA COLLECTION ROUBABBOU: Nonbr" which teaches Métis French.