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Crow Apsaalooke Whimsical Beaded Bag c. 1870-80

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
Crow Apsaalooke Whimsical Beaded Bag c. 1870-80
The lot features a nice Crow Apsaalooke Native American Indian whimsical beaded bag dating to the circa 1870’s to 1880’s. The bag shows beadwork across both sides of the trade clothe stroud construction in red wool with a canvas like inner lining. The beadwork is done with all period correct 19th Century petit seed beads in a whimsical artful floral design in chalk white, light blue, greasy yellow, semi-transparent green, semi-transparent, and black. This style of beadwork is increasingly scarce and valuable amongst Crow pieces. This example shows some fabric loss and bead loss, a testament to its authentic early age. Provenance: From the most prominent Montana American Indian collection located in Billings, Montana. Measures 11.5”x8.5”.