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A SIOUX BEADED HIDE PICTORIAL TOBACCO BAGc. 18

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A SIOUX BEADED HIDE PICTORIAL TOBACCO BAGc. 18
<B>A SIOUX BEADED HIDE PICTORIAL TOBACCO BAG<BR></B></I><BR>c. 1890<BR> <BR>sinew sewn and lane-stitched in classic bead colors, each side decorated with small geometric motifs enclosing a horse, a panel of rawhide slats wrapped with dyed porcupine quills suspended below, hide fringe along the bottom<BR><I><BR>Length: 29 inches overall</B></I> <B>Condition Report:</B> Overall good condition. Supple hide with moderate soiling and staining, with moderate wear. Minor bead loss at top and bottom edges. Approx. 2 broken and missing slats with approx. ½ quill wraps missing. Quill work faded. Hide fringe with approx. 1 ½ inches loose. Fringe still and stained. No Apparent restoration<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Other (oversized items, group lo (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)