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A SIOUX QUILLED HIDE TOBACCO BAGc. 18

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A SIOUX QUILLED HIDE TOBACCO BAGc. 18
<B>A SIOUX QUILLED AND BEADED HIDE TOBACCO BAG<BR></B></I><BR>c. 1865<BR> <BR>the central panel decorated with natural and dyed porcupine quills, each sided with geometric elements, a panel of rawhide slats wrapped with similar quillwork suspended below, hide fringe along the bottom<BR><I><BR>Length: 37 ½ inches overall<BR></B></I> <B>Condition Report:</B> Overall very good condition. Hide with light soiling and usual wear. Beadwork intact. Quill work faded with loss on end slats and minor loss on middle slats. Hide fringe with some loss. 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>)