Crow Tobacco Bag

Description:

Crow Tobacco Bag, c. 1870s, native-tanned buffalo hide, an early example of the Wind River Crow abstract floral motif design elements, restrained beading does not use white line beads to connect the elements as seen in later pieces from this design tradition, lg. 17 1/2 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000


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