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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 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<BR><BR>Provenance:<BR>John and Stella Foote Collection, Billings, MT<BR><I><BR>Length: 44 inches overall</B></I> <B>Condition Report:</B> Overall very good. Hide with usual wear and light soiling and some stiffness. Ochre color faded. Hide with one ¾ inch tear on top near border. Approx. 10 small puncture holes. Beadwork intact. Quillwork with fading and approx. ½ inch of loss on two slats. Approx. 16 metal cone tassels missing. One of the quill wrapped fringe elements handing from top border broken off to ½ length of second piece. Hide fringe intact. 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>)