Lot 129: Earlier Native American Leather and Beaded Bag

Earlier Native American Leather and Beaded Bag, Rectangle drawstring bag with fringe at the bottom and sides, decorated with opaque and translucent beads on the front of the bag and at the top opening. Appears to have been sinew sewn and shows some missing beads at the opening along with some missing fringe at the bottom. The beads include white, turquoise blue, pink, yellow, red, royal blue, black, and green, clear, some are transparent and most are opaque with some being facet cut. The leather is stiff and shows wear and staining from age. 9 1/2" x 7 1/2" approximately not including the fringe, 20thC or earlier.

Price Realized: $300

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