Cheyenne Beaded and Quilled Hide Pipe Bag

Description:

Cheyenne Beaded and Quilled Hide Pipe Bag, c. 1880s, beaded with multicolored geometric designs on a white background with a row of large brass beads on one side, quill-wrapped fringe, and detailed with tin cones and horsehair, large brass beads, and large black faceted glass beads, (some loss to quillwork),lg. 36 in.
Estimate $5,000-7,000


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