Plains Beaded Hide Paint Bag

Description:

Plains Beaded Hide Paint Bag, Cheyenne, c. 1870s, the tab top buffalo hide form beaded with "bow tie" and stripe pattern using white center red, greasy yellow, and dark blue on a white ground, fringe at the bottom, traces of red and yellow pigments, lg. 10 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000