North American Auction Company
Live Auction

Old West & Firearms New Years Sale

Sat, Jan 12, 2019 12:00PM EST
Lot 178

Crow Beaded Tobacco Pouch c. 19th Century

Estimate: $300 - $600

Bid Increments

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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
Available for public purchase is this fine exquistely beaded tobacco pouch from the Crow Native American Indians of Montana and dating to the 19th Century. This 1800's beaded pouch shows a wonderful floral geometric pattern beaded in a whimsical manner all in period correct glass trade seed beads of Cheyenne pink, cobalt blue, medium green, semi-transparent red, light blue, chalk white, semi-transparent amber and semi-transparent Cheyenne pink. The bag shows an Indian tanned hide construction with ocher mineral pigment dyed surface having a fine fancy beaded edge. The top of the bag still exhibits the original Indian tanned hide tie, which is a rare and welcomed addition. The bag shows trade thread sewing and a wonderful rich patina. Measures overall 6.25"x4". Provenance: From a Manheim, Pennsylvania collection.

Condition

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