1860 SOUTHERN CHEYENNE TOBACCO PIPE BAG

This Warrior Pipe Bag (also known as a pouch), is one of the finer examples of a warrior's pony (because of its size) tobacco bag. The size is that which a warrior would carry with him when he would go on a hunting, trading or warring trip. The larger bags would be used for more family living, since both men and women smoked.This specific bag was originally found and collected from the Plains Middle Raven Band. It has been part of the Gaylord Torrance collection in Kansas City, MO, and the Perry collection of Colorado. The Cheyenne bag is beaded in seed beads on both sides and is completely sinew sewn on buffalo hide. The patina is excellent with a classic geometric design. It was important that the maker of the bag (usually a woman) match the tobacco bag to the pipe. The bag or pipe needed to be specifically sized and carry the characteristic of the warrior, family or tribe.Buckskin with wine, dark blue, white and ochre beading; pale blue and black squares, fringe, four flap top, tapered sides, 10 1/2" plus 6" fringe.