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A SIOUX BEADED HIDE TIPI BAGc. 18

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A SIOUX BEADED HIDE TIPI BAGc. 18
<B>A SIOUX BEADED HIDE TIPI BAG<BR></B></I><BR>c. 1890<BR> <BR>sinew sewn and lane-stitched in classic bead colors, decorated across the front with geometric motifs, bars alternating with stripes on the sides, and rectangular motifs centering a cross on the flap, trimmed with pairs of metal cones inserted with red-dyed horsehair<BR><BR>Provenance: <BR>Christie’s, January 12, 2006, lot 143<BR><I><BR>Length: 18 inches</B></I><BR> <B>Condition Report:</B> Overall very good. Hide with usual wear, Approx. 2 tears, the largest 1". Approx. 3 metal cones misssing. Beadwork intact. Two small (1/2") nylon filament loops are threaded through 4 small puncture holes for display purposes. No apparent restoration.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Larg (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)