{"product_id":"200120-71-nez-perce-beaded-bag-6-1-2-x-9-1-4","title":"Nez Perce Yakima Beaded Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eMid 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.5\" H x 9.25\" W \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Crafted from Hide Leather with Glass Seed Beads in a Geometric Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected by Robert Nemitz (1905-2005) Superintendent of Anacortes Oil Refineries. Born Iowa - moved to South Dakota near Sioux Reservation, then to Anacortes in 1937 and traveled a lot to Yakima and did the local flea markets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNez Perce and Yakama beaded bags are iconic examples of Plateau Indian beadwork from the Columbia Plateau region (encompassing parts of present-day Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and Montana). These flat, rectangular or pouch-style bags, often made from leather (like smoke-tanned hide) and decorated with colorful glass seed beads, emerged prominently in the mid-to-late 19th century. They evolved from earlier woven cornhusk bags used for storage, transitioning into decorative purses or accessories carried by women to display skill, status, and cultural pride.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877302362277,"sku":"200120-71","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p5333_i105_w900.jpg?v=1757345838","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/200120-71-nez-perce-beaded-bag-6-1-2-x-9-1-4","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}