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Object Number 985-27-10/60421
Display Title Sioux saddlebag. Made from hide. Lazystitch beadwork on flap and down sides of r
Descriptions
Object Description Sioux saddlebag. Made from hide. Lazystitch beadwork on flap and down sides of rectangles. Horizontal rows of quillwork across front w/ 2 vertical rows of red fluffy feathers attached. Tinklers w/ dyed red horsehair tuffs down sides and across flap. 59x37 cm.
Inventory Description Bag, octagonal shape, red bands of quill and feather, beaded sides/flap, tinkler
Classification
  • Bag
Department Ethnographic
Date 1900-1985?
Culture
  • Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Oklahoma
Dimensions Overall: 37 x 60 x 1 cm (14 9/16 x 23 5/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60421
Provenance
Collector Mrs. Daniel F. Craig (1922 - ?)
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (? - 1985)
Donor Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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