Beaded Hide Awl Case, circa 1890
Beaded Hide Awl Case, circa 1890
19th century Sioux awl case constructed of native tanned hide and wrapped in trade beads in a banded pattern of pony trader and dark blue, whiteheart red, white and greasy yellow. Quill-wrapped suspensions with tin-cone tinklers and horse hair,
29 x 1 inches
SKU:20168
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The Sioux, comprising the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota groups, are a Native American tribe historically inhabiting the vast Great Plains region, including present-day North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Montana, and Wyoming. Their culture is deeply connected to the natural world, with a rich artistic tradition that reflects their history, spirituality, and daily life.
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