Description:
Southwest Beaded Hide Strike-a-Lite Pouch, Sioux, c. fourth quarter 19th century, on commercial leather, beaded on the front and flap with multicolored geometric designs, edge beaded tabs and tin cone danglers from the bottom, with two twisted tassels at each lower corner, (some cones missing),lg. including cones 6 1/2 in.
Provenance: Private collection, Long Island, New York; estate of Thomas W. Lorimer.
Estimate $800-1,200
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Keywords
Thomas W. LorimerAmerican Indian & Tribal Art
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