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A SIOUX QUILLED AND BEADED HIDE TIPI BAGc. 18

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A SIOUX QUILLED AND BEADED HIDE TIPI BAGc. 18
<B>A SIOUX QUILLED AND BEADED HIDE TIPI BAG<BR></B></I><BR>c. 1880<BR> <BR>decorated across the front with classic lines of predominantly red-dyed porcupine quills, with a central <I>U-Ma-Ne</B></I> symbol enclosing a buffalo head in black and yellow beads, the sides and top flap with typical bar and rectangle design in red, yellow, blue and white glass seed beads, trimmed with metal cones inserted with green-dyed horse hair<B><BR></B></I><B><I><BR></B></I></B></I><I>Length: 19 inches</B></I><B><I><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR></B></I></B></I> <B>Condition Report:</B> Overall good condition. Hide with moderate wear & soiling. Approx. 2 metal cones missing. Chicken feather loss. Beadwork intactl. Quillwork with minor loss & some fading. 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>)