North American Auction Company
Live Auction

Western Antique Auction September 11th 2021

Sat, Sep 11, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 283

Plains Indians Beaded Hide Tobacco Pouch c. 1940's

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$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
Featured in this lot is this Plains Indians beaded hide tobacco pouch, circa 1940's. The tobacco pouch shows Indian tanned hide construction with a wonderfully decorated 'L' shape pattern of glass trade seed beads including colors of greasy light blue, yellow, red, and black. The tanned hide shows a weathered coloration and includes an added fringe on the bottom. The condition of this beaded tobacco pouch is good, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this tobacco pouch are 19" x 3".