Bag

Datec. 1880

Object PlaceIowa, United States, North America

MediumWool yarn, cotton cord, glass beads

ClassificationsAccessories

Dimensions3 7/8 x 5 3/8 inches (9.8 x 13.7 cm)

Credit LineFounders Society Purchase

Object number81.352

DescriptionThe small, almost rectangular bag (slightly narrower at bottom) is of loom-woven beadwork, woven in a geometric design recto: diagonal lines in red and ochre from each corner toward the center, where there is a blue diamond with a black grid. On the sides are vertical bands with geometric designs: green with one black cross outlined in white and two white diamonds outlined in red, and black and white interlocking bands. On the verso is a black underwater panther with yellow eyes and nose on white background; at sides are blue stripes with yellow and red diamonds and X's, and black/white scalloped stripe as recto. At bottom, stripe of fine alternating red and blue vertical lines.

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