Pipe Bag
| Object Number: | 86-35-298 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Ojibwa (uncertain) Cree (uncertain) |
| Provenience: | North America |
| Culture Area: | Great Plains Culture Area |
| Date Made: | 1900-1986 |
| Early Date: | 1900 |
| Late Date: | 1986 |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Hide Bead |
| Length: | 75 cm |
| Width: | 14.5 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of George and Henry J. Vaux, 1985 |
| Other Number: | 56 - Collector Number |
Description
Native tanned hide; top cut into two ellipse-shaped flaps on each side. Beaded panel at bottom has symmetrical floral patterns (different on either side) done in red, yellow, blue, green and maroon beads against a white background. Beadwork done in spot stitch technique using commercial thread. Native tanned hide dringe at bottom. Overall condition very good.
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