Sold for $1,750

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

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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