Lot 13
Meskwaki-style Beaded Charm Bag
Sale 967 - Native American Art Online
Nov 29, 2021 10:00AM ET
Online / Cincinnati
Estimate
$250 - $500

Sold for $500

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Meskwaki-style Beaded Charm Bag
20th century

Previously sold at Sotheby's (May 13, 2005, lot 158).  This bag was made by Dennis Lessard.

thread-sewn and loom-beaded on red cotton warps; decorated using glass bead colors of red white-heart, dark blue, cobalt, white, pea green, and greasy yellow; backside with nested diamonds offset by radiating lines while front depicts the mythical water panther; wrapped cotton opening

length 4-3/4 inches x height 2-3/4 inches

Sold to Benefit the U.S. Children's Center on Historical Education and Advocacy

Please Note: This lot is located in and will ship from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Condition Report
No condition issues.

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