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Thorsberg Miniatures 54-016
Mohegan Woman, Connecticut 1645
54mm white metal
Sculpted by Florian Riedel
Painted by Andreas Strassmeir
5 white metal parts
Mohegan Woman, Connecticut 1645
54mm white metal
Sculpted by Florian Riedel
Painted by Andreas Strassmeir
5 white metal parts
Historical Note:
Mohegan Woman
The Mohegans are an Algonquian-speaking tribe who originally inhabited the upper Thames valley in the east of Connecticut. Later, the Mohegans seized more land from neighbouring tribes. The Mohegan tribal economy was based on farming, mainly corn, and also on hunting and fishing. Under the leadership of the great sachem Uncas the Mohegans became the most powerful tribe in southern New England during the 17th century. But European settlements eventually displaced the Mohegans. Their numbers shrank and the tribe scattered. Only recently the Mohegan people reorganized as a tribe, gaining federal recognition in 1994.
The woman is shown here grinding corn wearing the typical precontact Woodland dress, consisting of a simple fringed wraparound skirt made of deerskin. It overlapped on the side and was held in place by a belt forming the so called “Algonquin split skirt”. Her footwear are Woodland style one-piece ankle-high moccasins with turned down tops. Front seems and cuffs are decorated with dyed porcupine quill. In cold weather knee-length leggings and a poncho-type upper garment were worn in addition. Under European influence the woodland women developed the so called “strap-and-sleeve dress” made from two skins that hung from the shoulders by means of straps. Separate sleeves could be fastened to the dress when desired.
Our woman wears a necklace made of wampum, white and purple beads of clamshell. An abalone shell is worn as a choker. Her long and flowing hair could also be worn in braids. Woodland Indians dressed their hair daily with bear fat to keep it shining and smooth. Bear fat and fish oil was also used for skin lotion. Both men and women used paint on face and body, bright red often being applied to the forehead and cheeks.
Mohegan Woman
The Mohegans are an Algonquian-speaking tribe who originally inhabited the upper Thames valley in the east of Connecticut. Later, the Mohegans seized more land from neighbouring tribes. The Mohegan tribal economy was based on farming, mainly corn, and also on hunting and fishing. Under the leadership of the great sachem Uncas the Mohegans became the most powerful tribe in southern New England during the 17th century. But European settlements eventually displaced the Mohegans. Their numbers shrank and the tribe scattered. Only recently the Mohegan people reorganized as a tribe, gaining federal recognition in 1994.
The woman is shown here grinding corn wearing the typical precontact Woodland dress, consisting of a simple fringed wraparound skirt made of deerskin. It overlapped on the side and was held in place by a belt forming the so called “Algonquin split skirt”. Her footwear are Woodland style one-piece ankle-high moccasins with turned down tops. Front seems and cuffs are decorated with dyed porcupine quill. In cold weather knee-length leggings and a poncho-type upper garment were worn in addition. Under European influence the woodland women developed the so called “strap-and-sleeve dress” made from two skins that hung from the shoulders by means of straps. Separate sleeves could be fastened to the dress when desired.
Our woman wears a necklace made of wampum, white and purple beads of clamshell. An abalone shell is worn as a choker. Her long and flowing hair could also be worn in braids. Woodland Indians dressed their hair daily with bear fat to keep it shining and smooth. Bear fat and fish oil was also used for skin lotion. Both men and women used paint on face and body, bright red often being applied to the forehead and cheeks.
This figure represents a Mohegan Woman in 1645 and the kit is comprised of 5 white metal parts. The kit comes packed in a sturdy white box with all parts sealed in a clear plastic zip lock bag and then sandwiched between layers of foam. A color guide and historical note are also included.
Above are the four sides to the main torso of the figure. The right arm being cast separately from the body.
Above is the right arm and paddle as well as a tree stump made into a device for grinding corn.
Above is the white metal base and plaque which can be painted for the front of a wooden base for display of the figure.
Close-ups of the figure
Historical note
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Color guide
Additional Box art photos
Historical note
&
Color guide
Additional Box art photos
Conclusion:
An excellent kit with minimal clean-up required. Normal seam lines down the outside of the figure. All dry-fitting was good. Highly recommended>
An excellent kit with minimal clean-up required. Normal seam lines down the outside of the figure. All dry-fitting was good. Highly recommended>
