SKU: 230601-116

Early Plateau Beaded Bag

$475.00

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ca. 1900

6.625" H x 6.5" W +12" Beaded Handle

Hand Crafted from Hide Leather with Glass Seed Beads of a Floral Motif Design An Early Example 

In Very Good Condition with Very Minor Wear as Pictured

Plateau Beaded Bags are traditional Native American handcrafted items originating from the Columbia River Plateau region (encompassing parts of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana). They are associated with tribes such as the Yakama (Yakima), Nez Perce, and others in the area.
These bags emerged in the 19th century after European traders introduced colorful glass beads (often called seed beads or trade beads). Native women eagerly adopted them for decorative purposes, transitioning from earlier materials and techniques to create vibrant, intricate designs.

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Plateau

Year Range: 1900 - 1925

Region: Plateau

Dimensions: 6.63 in6.5 in12 in

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