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Iroquois Bullet Mold Painted Hide Bag c. 1850-1880

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 800.00 USD
Iroquois Bullet Mold Painted Hide Bag c. 1850-1880
Native American Beadwork, Native American Jewelry, Silver, Gold, Advertising Signs, Montana Antiques, Navajo Indian Rugs, Taxidermy Mounts, Chandelier and Lighting, Antique Furniture, Firearms.
The lot features a cast iron bullet mold in a ocher painted hide bag from the Iroquois Native American Indian tribe. The bag shows red and black ocher mineral painted design on both sides with the front showing four beaver figures and kill tallies below. The reverse shows a tree figure with four round red dots (for the four seasons) and more kill tallies. Pieces relating to the reloading of firearms are uncommonly seen in Indian artifacts. Bag measures 12.75"L x 2 1/8"W.