Sold for $1,750

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

Sioux Beaded Hide Tobacco Bag

fourth quarter 19th century

thread and sinew sewn on thick hide and beaded using red white-heart, white, royal blue, greasy yellow, and pea green; having quilled slats constructed from recycled parfleche; neck of bag with added quilled amulet

length 32 inches

From the Collection of Bruce and Claire Montgomerie

Condition Report

Some quill loss to lower slats. Beadwork stable. Hide is dry, somewhat stiff but pliable.

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