Plains Hide Pouches
fourth quarter 19th century
lot of 4, includes:
a small Apache pouch; thread-sewn on soft hide featuring a central beaded medallion and hide thongs with tin cones fringe; length 6-3/4 inches x width 6 inches
a Central Plains example, thread and sinew-sewn on thick, scruffy hide, coated in yellow ocher; beaded in colors of navy and sky blue; length 8-1/2 inches x width 5-1/2 inches
a Northern Plains tab pouch with quilled cover and bag beaded with light blue lanes; length 10-1/4 inches x width 3-3/4 inches
lastly. a small thread-sewn hide pouch, lined with a patterned cotton cloth and decorated with concentric beaded design; diameter 4-1/2 inches
This lot is located in Chicago.
