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SKU: 5060-014

Early Iroquois Beaded Bag

ca 1870

A very Early example, Hide and trade clot with  Seed Beads; in Red and Green with Blue, Tan and White Colors in a Geometric Design

Has Bead Loss As Pictured, Overall Good Condition

Iroquois beaded bags (also known as Haudenosaunee beaded bags) are exquisite examples of Native American artistry from the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) people, primarily created by women in regions like upstate New York and southern Canada.

These small purses or pouches, often made from cloth like velvet, silk, or wool backed with cotton or linen, feature intricate glass beadwork in vibrant colors. They typically measure around 5–7 inches and include elements like drawstrings, fringes, or straps.The tradition evolved from pre-contact quillwork on hide to European-influenced glass bead embroidery in the late 18th century.

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Iroquois

Year Range: 1900 - 1925

Region: Great Basin

Estimate

$340 to $550

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