Lot 132: Three 20thC Native American Beaded Bags

Three 20thC Native American Beaded Bags, Rounded bottom pouch with fully bead decorated front with central cross design, the back shows no decoration, old black silk ribbon attached at one top edge and tucked inside bag, shows heavy wear to the plain hide back and a top edge rip to the hids, 8 1/4" long. A tan hide tobacco pouch with fringe bottom and beadwork on the top edge, side seam and bottom quarter of the bag, some loss to beadwork, total length not including fringe is 13 1/2", plain back, wear from age. And a felt and beaded textile with bear fur attached at one side, cotton quilting fabric on the interior, some loss to beads, and one seam has come apart and shows old glued repair.

Price Realized: $350

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