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Apsáalooke (Crow) Beaded Buffalo Hide Possible Bag
Estimate: $1,500-$2,500
Sold
$2,250
Live Auction
Native American Art
Location
Cincinnati
Description
Apsáalooke (Crow) Beaded Buffalo Hide Possible Bag
fourth quarter 19th century
thread and sinew-sewn; thick, softly tanned hide is beaded in lanes of red white-heart, dark blue, greasy yellow, light blue, white, and pea green; tufts of red and navy yarn dot the front of the bag; canvas back
height 12 inches x width 20 inches
From the Collection of Peter Schramm, Illinois
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Bag has been built using various pieces of hide as can be seen by front seams. Hide is soft. Some tears and hole in bottom. Light loss of beads.