Shoulder bag, or bandolier bag
Artist
NORTHERN WOODLANDS
Date1900-1930
MediumGlass trade beads, cotton, wool
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Mrs. John W. Goss
Object number1940.44.8
DescriptionLarge pocket with U-strap attached to the top. Whole is decorated with beadwork; most of pocket and all of narrow strap is solid beads in white and multi-colored floral (maple leaf, crewel type) designs; middle section of black velvet. Bound with braid, lined in yellow sateen. Inside pocket lined in plaid. Hanging from the bottom of the pocket are tassels of gold, blue, and red wool yarn attached by loops of navy beads.On View
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Northern Nguni
SIOUX, PROB. TETON DAKOTA
Yanktonnai Sioux
1920-1950