Cree Shot Bag / 1865

Thunderbird Gallery LLC

A bag constructed of native tanned hide, red stroud, and commercial cloth, decorated on the obverse side with abstract floral motifs using sinew-sewn seed beads. The panels are based on fringe terminated using tin cones. The reverse side is similarly decorated on black cloth, consisting of abstract floral motifs. A long cloth strap is affixed to the bag opening. 

10.5" long and 8" wide

Ex Brant Mackley, NM;
Ex Peter Till, CT

#40179

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