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Sioux Beaded and Quilled Pipebag

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Native Americana Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Sioux Beaded and Quilled Pipebag
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Sioux Pipebag. 17" x 7" bag, with a large beaded panel in a multitude of colors, accented with faceted metal beads. The geometric design appears in negative on the opposite side. Net beaded blue beads trim the opening. 5" of red, white and blue quill-wrapped slats are attached to the bottom, terminating in 11" of fringe. 19th century. Provenance and literature: Collection of Dr. Delwin and Karen Bokelman, PA., and pictured in their book Precious Dreams, page 9.