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Object Number
995-29-10/73420
Display Title
Beaded hide pouch ("possible bag")
Descriptions
Object Description
Sioux hide rectangular storage bag from early 1900s, constructed of 2 major pieces. The front is decorated with beadwork. The back portion is undecorated, extending into a fold-over closure for the top opening. On the right side a 2 cm strip is sewn from top to bottom of the front section to enlarge that dimension, producing two seams on that side. All seams are sewn with sinew. There are thong ties 18-22 cm long on the lower corners inside the flap, and at the center of the top front (13 cm long). A beaded panel measuring 19.5 cm in height has a solid white background supporting designs across the width of the front. The beadwork is in lazy stitch on sinew. Two half-green half-red vertically elongated diamonds with blue triangular appendages at each end alternate wi[see Object Description text entry for extended description]
Inventory Description
Tipi bag, rectangular with flap, beaded design center and flap, tinklers at side
Classification
- Bag
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1900-1932
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Dimensions
Overall: 62 x 39 x 3 cm (24 7/16 x 15 3/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
995-29-10/73420
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Collector
Estate of Dr. William R. Wright
(1960-1993 - 1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Estate of Dr. William R. Wright
(1960-1993 - 1995)
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