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Arapaho Beaded and Quilled Pipebag

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Native Americana Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,500.00 - 6,500.00 USD
Arapaho Beaded and Quilled Pipebag
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Arapaho Pipebag. 21" x 5" bag, beaded in colors of cobalt, green, yellow and white-heart red on a white background. A single lane of beadwork continues up each edge and around the opening. Three quill-wrapped tassels, finished off with hawk bells, hang from the top. An additional 17" of fringe is attached at the bottom seam. Hide displays red and yellow pigments. 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Dr. Delwin and Karen Bokelman, PA.