SKU: 161010-17

Plateau Beaded Bag

Late 19th Century

5.5" H x 3.5" W + Strap

Hand Crafted from Hide Leather and Glass Seed Beads with a Floral Motif Design

In Very Good Condition with Minor Bead Loss as Pictured

Plateau beaded bags are exquisite examples of Native American artistry from the Columbia River Plateau region (encompassing parts of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana). They are primarily associated with tribes such as the Nez Perce, Yakama (Yakima), and other Plateau peoples.

These bags emerged in the 19th century after European traders introduced colorful glass seed beads to the area. Native women adapted and innovated beading techniques, developing a distinctive contour beading style (starting from a central point and radiating outward in curves or circles), which creates a vibrant, shimmering effect unique to the region. Early examples often featured partial beading on red trade cloth, evolving by the late 1800s to fully beaded surfaces.

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Plateau

Year Range: 1875 - 1900

Region: Plateau

Dimensions: 5.5 in3.5 in

Estimate

$210 to $340

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