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A SIOUX MINIATURE QUILLED AND BEADED HIDE TIPI

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A SIOUX MINIATURE QUILLED AND BEADED HIDE TIPI
<B>A SIOUX MINIATURE QUILLED AND BEADED HIDE TIPI BAG<BR></B></I><BR>c. 1890<BR> <BR>sinew sewn, decorated across the front with red-dyed porcupine quills, the sides and top flap with geometric motifs in various shades of glass seed beads, trimmed with chicken feathers and metal cones inserted with red-dyed horsehair<BR><I><BR>Length: 8 inches<BR></B></I><BR> <B>Condition Report:</B> Overall good condtion with moderate wear & staining of hide. Rectangular patch of ald adhesive on middle reverse side. Black thread throught 2 puncture holes on reverse. Metal cones intact. Chichen feathers on face of bag has loss. Leather fringe intact. Beadwork intact. Quillwork with minor 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>)