Plains Beaded Possible Bag, circa 1880
Plains Beaded Possible Bag, circa 1880
Antique 19th century Sioux (Plains Indian) beaded possible bag. Constructed of buckskin hide with a canvas back. The front of the bag is beaded in red, green, dark blue and yellow with a white field; design elements include geometric, diamond and cross motifs. The flap and either side of the bag has a beaded strip in similar colors with multiple tin cone tinklers with horse hair extensions.
22 x 15 x 4 inches
SKU:28314
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More about the Sioux
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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