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Hidatsa Quilled Hide Tobacco Bag
Estimate: $2,500-$3,500
Sold
$2,500
Live Auction
Native American Art, Session I
Location
Cincinnati
Description

Hidatsa Quilled Hide Tobacco Bag

fourth quarter 19th century


thread-sewn softly tanned hide with front panel quilled with diamonds against a yellow ground; reverse has plaited quillwork with nesting diamonds

overall length 35 inches

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
With hanger.Hide is soft and supple; areas of repairs quills on both the front and back of the quilled pannel