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Sioux Brain Tanned and Beaded Work Bag

$4,500
£3,411.17
€3,978.34
CA$6,458.74
A$6,511.65
CHF 3,707.82
MX$79,151.89
NOK 43,768.98
SEK 43,643.33
DKK 29,737.63

About the Item

Hidatsa Sioux work bag from Fort Berthold, North Dakota. Properly referred to as a woman's work bag that was used for holding sewing materials, sinew, awls and beads. Sinew sewn on brain tanned buffalo calf skin. Tin cones with horse hair tassels. Used but well cared for. Last quarter of the 19th century Measures: 13" x 8". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.  Beaded, beadwork, Native American, Sioux, Brain Tanned, Bag, Hide
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Native American (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Coeur d'Alene, ID
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D00801stDibs: LU4019313705791

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