Friday, December 11, 2009

Assiniboine Beaded Hide Toiletry Bag




Thread-sewn with geometric designs on front panel; cloth strap. Total length 15 inches by 7 inches wide. ca 1900

Assiniboine Beaded Hide Leggings



Sinew-sewn with lanes of beadwork executed in light and dark blue, red white-heart, greasy yellow, and translucent green; yellow and red pigment on hide; side fringe also embellished with pigment, total length 29".
late 19th century