Collection: Warnock

Item Number: WC8909002

Category: Bag

Region: Plains

Tribe: Sioux - Santee

Period: 1800-1825

Materials: Native tanned deerskin; dyed porcupine quills; tin cones; cotton cloth; sinew sewn.

Description: The bag is characterized by a quilled panel in the top center area comprised of connecting squares. The bottom portion was at one time covered with bird feathers as evidenced by remnants of skin under the quilled panel.

Dimensions: Length 12.5 inches 31 cm; Width 6.25 inches 16 cm.

Provenance:

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Boschan, Pennsylvania
Alexander Gallery
Epic Fine Arts Co./Masco Corp.

References:

Sotheby's Auction Catalogue, Sotheby's, New York, Sale 5785, Lot 61, November 29, 1988

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