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Lot 29

Cree Beaded Hide Tobacco Bag
Sale 930 - Native American Art, Session I
Sep 17, 2021 10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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$1,500 - 2,500
Price Realized
$1,750
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Lot Description
Cree Beaded Hide Tobacco Bag
late 19th century

thread-sewn and with florally designed panels
overall length 31 inches

Included with the bag is a handwritten collection note: This firebag belonged to Chief Standing Buffalo whose first firebag has been buried with him.  This was his second best firebag.  Bought from his son Chief Julius Buffalo, Sioux Reserve... 

The Dr. Charles E. Bartlett Collection, by Descent
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