$650.00
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ca. 1935 - 1950
9.125" H x 1.75" L x 7.5" W
Hand Crafted Hide Bag with Glass Seed Beads Beaded in Cloud Motif on White Field and Rose Motif on Reverse Side with Blue Field with Interior Bark Blue Satin Lined and has a Purse Like Nature with 1.75" Cloth Expander 2nd Quarter
Overall in Very Good Condition Minor Bead Loss on Border of Rose Side and Upper Left Side about 4 Rows with Gallery Repair $100
Plateau and Nez Perce beadwork on flat bags is renowned for its technical precision and the evolution from geometric to highly realistic pictorial designs. These bags were often crafted as "friendship" gifts between women, serving as symbols of status and cultural identity.
A signature Plateau technique where beads are sewn in concentric rows that follow the outline of a central figure. This creates a sense of movement and depth, particularly in floral and animal motifs.
Often used for backgrounds or large filled areas, this technique involves tacking down strings of beads every two or three beads to ensure they lie perfectly flat against the material. Primarily used for geometric designs, this involves sewing parallel "lanes" of beads. While more common in Plains beadwork, it was used by Plateau groups for banded borders or traditional Transmontane geometric patterns. Some early-to-mid 20th-century bags utilize a padded technique to create a 3D effect for specific motifs, such as horse heads or floral centers.
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
Plateau
Year Range:
1925 - 1950
Region:
Plateau
Dimensions:
9.13 in1.75 in7.5 in
