Bag, Beaded, Strike-a-Light, Plains, Beaded, Vintage, 1475

A BEADED BEAUTY

This beaded strike-a-light bag is crafted by the Plains Indians, showcasing their talented craftsmanship. It begins with a leather pouch with a flap opening and is embellished with glass beads of light blue, yellow, red, and white in a geometric pattern. Along the bottom of the pouch is a row of leather fringe with cone accents, and completed with a long, slender strap. A wonderful piece that has true Native American history.

• affiliation: Plains
• materials: leather, glass beads, metal cones
• measurements: width: 6", strap: 30", total length: 48"
• vintage condition
• beads are intact
• discoloration and staining overall
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• nice patina
• wear from ethnographic use
• style: Bag-1475