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A SIOUX PICTORIAL BEADED HIDE TOBACCO BAGc. 18

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A SIOUX PICTORIAL BEADED HIDE TOBACCO BAGc. 18
<B>A SIOUX PICTORIAL BEADED HIDE TOBACCO BAG<BR></B></I><BR>c. 1890<BR> <BR>sinew sewn and lane-stitched in classic shades of glass seed beads, one side with a pair of American flags, the other with a large-scale geometric motif, a panel of rawhide slats wrapped with dyed porcupine quills suspended below, hide fringe along the bottom<BR><I><BR><BR><BR>Length: 40 inches overall<BR><BR></B></I> <B>Condition Report:</B> Overall good condition. Hide stiff with approx. 10 tears, moderate wear & soiling. Beadwork with minor loss and fading and Approx. 5 broken slats. Approx. 12 missing metal cone tassels. Top quillwork with approx. 10 broken slats. 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>)