Sioux Beaded Hide Tobacco Bag

Sioux Beaded Hide Tobacco Bag

late 19th century

thread and sinew-sewn on thinly tanned hide; beaded edges featuring a bowtie design with geometric motifs on the lower panel; beaded in colors of navy blue, red white-heart, pea green greasy yellow, and faceted brass against a white ground; brightly quilled rawhide slats terminate in thin hide fringe

overall length 46-1/2 inches

This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois Native American & Prehistoric Art Tears in hide on the throat