Chippewa Loom-beaded Bandolier Bag and Pair of Garters

Description:

Chippewa Loom-beaded Bandolier Bag and Pair of Garters, c. 1870s, beaded on red trade cloth with cotton-lined strap, intricate multicolored geometric designs and two small upside down thunderbirds at the top corners of the bag front; with beaded tabs and wool tassels from the top of strap and bottom, garters are similar in design and colors, (bead loss on lot),lg. of bag 42, wd. 10 1/2 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000


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