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SKU: 241102-33

Nez Perce Corn Husk Purse

$1,065.00

Shipping calculated at checkout.

ca.  1920 - 1930

.875" H x 8" L x 7.5" W + 7.625" L Handle

Hand Crafted from Very Fine Corn Husk in Deep Red, Purple, Green, Orange, Deep Army Green, Golden Brown, Light Green and Pink Colors in a Geometric Design on Each Side with a Beadwork Handle and Fabric on the Inside and a Red Velvet Rim Handbag

In Very Good Condition

Nez Perce corn husk purses (or bags) are traditional flat-twined woven items from the Plateau region of the Pacific Northwest, primarily associated with the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) and other tribes like the Yakama, Umatilla, Cayuse, and Palouse. These are often called "cornhusk bags" or "Plateau bags." They are prized for their intricate geometric designs (sometimes representational in later examples), double-sided patterns (usually different on each side), strength, flexibility, and cultural significance. 

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Nez Perce - Wasco

Year Range: 1900 - 1925

Region: Pacific Northwest - and Alaska

Dimensions: 0.88 in8 in7.5 in7.63 in

Shipping

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  • All other pieces: $20

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