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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 classic shades of glass seed beads, each side decorated with typical geometric motifs, a panel of rawhide slats wrapped with dyed porcupine quills suspended below, hide fringe along the bottom<BR><I><BR>Length: 38 inches overall</B></I> <B>Condition Report:</B> Overall good condition with usual wear of hide. Approx. 4 slats with quillwork broken, some quillwork unravelled. Fringe intact. Beadwork with minor loss. Approx. 2 metal cones missiong, remaining 6 cones with chicken feather loss. No apparent restoration.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)