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A UTE BEADED BUFFALO HIDE TOBACCO BAGc. 18

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A UTE BEADED BUFFALO HIDE TOBACCO BAGc. 18
<B>A UTE BEADED BUFFALO HIDE TOBACCO BAG<BR></B></I><BR>c. 1870<BR> <BR>with narrow pipe stem case along one side, sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of opaque and translucent beads, with geometric motifs, a panel of hide fringe below; and plain pipe stem with black paint enclosed<BR><I><BR>Length: 18 ¼ inches, excluding fringe</B></I> <B>Condition Report:</B> Overall good condition with moderate wear and moderate soiling and stiffness. Approx. 2 tears in the hide the largest approx. 2 inches long with old stitching repair. Approx. two tears the largest approx. 1 inch. Bead work with approx. ½ inch square area of loss. Hide fringe intact with some stiffness.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Larg (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)