Lot 195

Sioux Fully Beaded Dispatch Document Bag c. 1880-

Estimate: $800 - $1,600

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
This is a terrific fully beaded dispatch or document bag from the Sioux Native American Indians of the 19th Century. The bag shows a wonderful traditional geometric design extending to both sides and all in period correct glass trade seed beads in chalk white, Cheyenne pink, semi-transparent red, greasy yellow, faceted brass, semi-transparent dark blue and semi-transparent green. The bag would have been used for the storage and transport of important documents and as such shows a fine beaded pattern and wonderful craftsmanship. The piece appears to be in good overall condition and measures 10.5‰ÛW x 7‰ÛH.

Condition

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