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Two Beaded Bags

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Bead Work Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Two Beaded Bags
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Lot of two beaded bags with floral and geometric designs:
a) Cree Beaded Shoulder Bag. Beaded floral and leaf design on native hide in green, blue, yellow, red and light blue on a field of white. The strap is beaded with crosses in early red and orange. Body is 9" x 6 1/2" with 3” to 4" fringe.
b) Plains beaded flat bag. Red, green and dark blue Morning Star design with 4 extending hearts in green and blue on a yellow field. Green trade binding on native hide. 9" x 8".

Provenance: From the Estate of Thomas W. Lorimer.