Fine Montana Collector Sale - April 2023
Sat, Apr 22, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 252
C. 1880's Central Plains Beaded Strike-A-Lite Bag
Estimate: $850 - $1,250
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $50 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
The lot features a 19th Century beaded leather strike-a-lite bag from the Central Plains Indians and is from the ex-collection of noted artist and collector, Bob Coronato, Rogues Gallery, Hulett, WY. The bag is comprised of commercial trade leather with a wonderful whimsical geometric beadwork in classic Central Plains pattern done in period correct 19th Century trade seed beads. The beadwork appears to be sinew sewn and is in chalk white, greasy yellow, greasy green, light sky padre blue, cobalt, black, red white heart, semi-transparent dark red, and semi-transparent dark green. The top of the bag shows an Indian tanned hide tie with early wound glass pony beads in greasy blue, medium blue and a greasy yellow. The bottom is tied with hide and rolled tin jingle dangle cones. The bag is well kept with soft to medium leather and little to no bead loss. Provenance: From a large Native American Wisconsin collection and the Bob Coronato, Rogues Gallery, Hulett, Wyoming. The piece has an collection tag marked "Central plains Strike-A-Lite CA 1880's / B320XP1005595". Measures overall 8.5"L with top strap by 3."W at the cones.
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