Trails of Tradition: Parade Saddles, Beadwork & Western Auction
Sat, May 16, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 247
1870 Sioux Tobacco Pipe Beaded Buffalo Hide Bag
Estimate: $2,250 - $3,250
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
The lot features a wonderful circa 1870 Lakota Sioux beaded Indian buffalo hide tobacco pouch / pipe bag with rare tab design from a private Kansas City, Missouri collection. The bag exhibits Indian brain-tanned buffalo / bison hide that is expertly beaded on the front with a classic geometric design documented on other Northern Plains region pieces. The bag shows a beaded top flap and shows old glass trade beads in colors of chalk white, greasy light blue, semi-transparent red, cobalt and black. The bag shows beaded tabs framing the fringes and old frilly Indian hide fringes at the center with rich patina from age. Truly a stunning Northern Plains example with some tobacco staining, but overall a nice piece with good original patina. Provenance: From a large private collection of Native American beadwork in Kansas City, Missouri. Measures overall 17.5-inches long by 4.25-inches wide.
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