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Lot Description

Apache Beaded Hide Strike-a-Light Bag

fourth quarter 19th century

thread and sinew-sewn thick hide; having glass beads in colors of rose, white, greasy yellow, dark blue, and translucent green; fringe with tin cones

overall diameter 6 inches

Apache strike-a-light pouches seem to come in two silhouettes - rectangular, as the two above, and circular. This latter shape, also is seen among the Comanches as a representation of a peyote button. Perhaps there is a connection between the Apache and Southern Plains tribes relating to the procurement of peyote buttons from the Mexican deserts. There is also a curious parallel between the medium to dark colors of the beads preferred by the Apache and those used by the Kiowas and Comanches (Hanson 1994: 208).

Published:
Spirits in the Art (Hanson 1994: 208, plate 209)

Condition Report

Interior of closing flap with rubbed out inked name.

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