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SKU: 241102-24

Plateau Beaded Handbag

$565.00

Shipping calculated at checkout.

Mid 20th Century

.5" H x 8.5" L x 7.75" W + 4" L Handle

Hand Crafted from Hide Leather, Fabric Lining and Glass Seed Beads in Teal, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Deep Red, Pink, Green, Red, Brown, Deep Orange and Royal Blue Colors in a Flower and Rose Motif Design on One Side and a Geometric Design on the Other Side with a Leather Handle

In Very Good Condition

Plateau beaded handbags is a Plateau flat bags or "friendship bags"—are iconic, hand-beaded pouches created by Native American women from the Columbia River Plateau region. This geographic area spans parts of present-day Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and western Montana. The bags represent a brilliant historical evolution from utilitarian gathering tools into highly prized symbols of status, heritage, and artistic mastery.

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Plateau

Year Range: 1950 - 1975

Region: Plateau

Dimensions: 0.5 in8.5 in7.75 in4 in

Shipping

U.S. Shipping: One Flat Rate Per Order

Every U.S. order is packed in-house at our gallery and ships insured via USPS or UPS, with signature required on delivery. You pay one flat rate for the whole order, never per item:

  • Fetishes: $8
  • Jewelry & Pottery: $15
  • All other pieces: $20

Buying from more than one category? You only pay the highest rate in your cart, so eight fetishes and a pair of earrings ship together for just $15.

Oversized Pieces

Large or heavy pieces, such as big pottery, baskets, rugs and framed art, are custom-packed and shipped at actual cost. As a guide, that's anything needing a box larger than 12" × 12" × 12" or weighing over 5 lbs. At checkout, choose Oversized – Shipping Invoiced Separately and we'll email your shipping invoice, usually within 24 hours. Contact us for an estimate before you buy.

International

International orders are welcome! We quote international shipping separately and invoice the actual postage after purchase. Contact us beforehand if you'd like an estimate.