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A SIOUX QUILLED HIDE MIRROR BAGSioux, c.

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A SIOUX QUILLED HIDE MIRROR BAGSioux, c.
A SIOUX QUILLED HIDE MIRROR BAG<BR><B><BR>c. 1890<BR></B></I> <BR>decorated on the front with stepped chevrons in natural and dyed porcupine quills, the reverse with horsetracks and crosses against a hide ground, a panel of rawhide slats wrapped with quillwork suspended below, trimmed with metal cones inserted with red-dyed horsehair<BR><I><BR>Length: 16 ½ inches overall</B></I> <B>Condition Report:</B> In overall good condition. Hide with usual wear, with some small brown and black blotches on one side. Some loss, fading to porcupine quills. Red beading along flap extant, some loss of red beads along mouth of opening. Horizontal row of brown beads along chevron side of bag has all beads but unattached at one end. One side of bag missing lower half of quilled extension and horsehair ends. Ten of 22 red horsehair tassels present. 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>)