SKU: 210122-01

Apache Small Net Beaded Bag with Drawstring

$485.00

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Late 19th Century

5" H x 4" W + Bead Dangles

Hand Crafted from Native Tanned Hide Leather with Cloth Middle Section and with Netted Bead Work on the Body and Trim and with Beaded Dangles and Drawstring Enclosure

In Very Good Condition

The Apache Net Beaded Bag is a traditional Native American artifact, specifically a small pouch or purse handmade by Apache artisans (likely from the late 19th to early 20th century, or in vintage styles).
These bags are typically crafted from native-tanned hide (such as deerskin or buckskin) for the main body, often with a cloth or hide middle section. The distinctive feature is the netted beadwork—a technique where glass seed beads are woven in a net-like or lattice pattern, creating colorful geometric designs, often in vibrant hues like green, blue, red, white, and yellow. The beadwork covers parts of the body and trim, with dangling bead fringes or dangles for decoration. A leather or hide drawstring closure gathers the top opening, allowing it to function as a small pouch for carrying personal items.

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Apache

Year Range: 1875 - 1900

Region: Plains

Dimensions: 5 in4 in

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