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Southern Plains Beaded Strike-a-Light Bag
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500
Live Auction
Native American Art: The Lifetime Collection of Forrest Fenn, Part I
Description
Southern Plains Beaded Strike-a-Light Bag
fourth quarter 19th century
having a slight hourglass form; sinew-sewn on harness leather with beaded geometric design in colors of red white-heart, periwinkle, light green, navy blue, and yellow against a white ground; hide fringe with attached tin cones line the lower edge
overall length 16 inches; bag length 4-3/4 inches
Published:
Spirits in the Art (Hanson 1994: 90, plate 97)
Condition
Minor bead loss along edges. Overall good condition.