{"product_id":"200120-21-plateau-beaded-bag-early-pictorial-bag-11-3-4-x-9-1-2","title":"Plateau Yakima Beaded Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 19th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11.75\" H x 9.5\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Crafted from Hide Leather and Glass Seed Beads in a Horse and Green Flower Motif Design with Brown Background Early Pictorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an older Private Washington State Estate Collection primary developed from 1937-1960. The various bags in the collection predominantly date from 1880-1950.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlateau Beaded Bags are beautiful examples of traditional Native American artistry from the Columbia River Plateau region, which includes areas in present-day Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. They are primarily associated with tribes such as the Nez Perce, Yakama (Yakima), and other Plateau peoples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bags emerged in the 19th century after European traders introduced colorful glass beads (often called \"seed beads\") to the area. Native women adapted beading techniques, initially incorporating them into clothing and accessories. By the mid-to-late 1800s, fully beaded flat bags became prominent, often using a distinctive contour beading style where stitches radiate outward from a central point in circular or elliptical patterns. This created vibrant, shimmering designs that evolved from earlier basketry traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877286797477,"sku":"200120-21","price":5200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p5281_i148_w900.jpg?v=1757345814","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/200120-21-plateau-beaded-bag-early-pictorial-bag-11-3-4-x-9-1-2","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}