Possible Lakota Quilled and Beaded Buffalo Hide Bag

Description:

Possible Lakota Quilled and Beaded Buffalo Hide Bag, c. last quarter 19th century, front partially quilled with an "Elk Dreamer" design, with geometric beadwork on the ends and flap, and with dentalium shell and horsehair danglers, (some quill loss),lg. 21 x ht. 11 in.
Estimate $5,000-7,000


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