SOLD: Tipi Bag or Possible Bag, Sioux
SOLD: Tipi Bag or Possible Bag, Sioux
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Late 19th Century
Hide, Beads, Tin Cones, Horse Hair
17 x 12 x 5 in. / 43 x 30 x 13 cm
This type of beading was done for personal use and to show off the artist’s expertise. The storage bag is beaded on one side, sinew sewn in a “lazy stitch” with a decoration of abstract form in blue, white, green, cobalt, and gold. The edges are also beaded with metal jingles and red-dyed horsehair. Some losses.
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Possibly Crow Peoples, Montana
1920’s - 1950’s
Cow hide and pigments
Dimensions: 24.5 × 14.5 × 4 in. / 62 × 37 × 10 cm
Weight: 3.5 lbs. / 1.5 kg
This type of envelope-shaped hide container was used to hold everyday items and food. They were made in pairs and attached behind the saddle. A Native American version of a saddlebag.
The graphic, traditional design symbolizes features of the landscape. The use of negative space, and color scheme combine to create a bold, timeless artifact.
This example is stylistically similar to many Crow examples. It has good signs of use and wear.
Condition consistent with age and use.
Shipping quoted separately.
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