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A SIOUX BEADED HIDE TOBACCO BAGc. 18

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A SIOUX BEADED HIDE TOBACCO BAGc. 18
<B>A SIOUX BEADED HIDE TOBACCO BAG<BR></B></I><BR>c. 1890<BR> <BR>sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various bead colors, each side with typical geometric motifs, a panel of rawhide slats wrapped with dyed porcupine quills suspended below, hide fringe along the bottom, with abraded ink inscription on the interior, <I>Stinking Bear ... 1907<BR><BR>Length: 39 inches overall<BR></B></I><BR> <B>Condition Report:</B> Overall good. Hide with usual wear and light soiling. Approx. 2 repairs in hide of 1 ½ inches and 2 inches. Beadwork intact. Quill work faded with losses on wrapping of slats. Hide fringe with loss.<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>)