Sioux Beaded Hide "Doctor's" Bag

Sioux Beaded Hide "Doctor's" Bag

late 19th century

thread and sinew-sewn; using glass beads in colors of red white-heart, cobalt, lime green, light blue, pony trader blue, and white; hinged clasp

height 10 inches x width 16 inches

This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Descended in the family of the Lammers Trading Post Native American & Prehistoric Art Back side of bag detached from framework.
Descended from the family of William Whiteleaf Burns, Cheyenne.

The family story notes that William Whiteleaf Burns and "Yellow Nose... were lifelong friends. Yellow Nose gifted his medicine satchel to my great grandfather".