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Object Number
985-27-10/59493
Display Title
Sioux saddlebag. Trapezoidal shape made from hide, probably bison. Trapezoidal f
Descriptions
Object Description
Sioux saddlebag. Trapezoidal shape made from hide, probably bison. Trapezoidal flap. Quillwork across front w/ central design and horizontal lines. Lazystitch beaded design up sides and across flap of box w/ in a box design. Tinklers w/ dyed red horsehair on side and flap. 57.8x34.8 cm.
Inventory Description
Bag, trapezoidal shape, quill design front, beaded on sides, feather and tinkle
Classification
- Bag
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Dimensions
Overall: 61 x 37 x 4 cm (24 x 14 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59493, 24526
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(? - 1985)
Donor
Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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