A PLATEAU BEADED AND LEATHER BELT POUCH

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A PLATEAU BEADED AND LEATHER BELT POUCH
Of oval form, decorated with two crossed arrows in yellow, blue, white and translucent red beads against a green contour beaded ground, bordered in bar motifs in lavender, two shades of blue and translucent red beads, two hide strips accented in brass and red trade beads and shells at the tips, two leather belt loops on back
5in. (14cm.) long (not including hide extensions)

Lot Essay

Attached tag reads as follows: "Purchased from the daughter of Owhi a famous Yakima indian who joined up with Chief Joseph's band during the Nez Perce wars. This pouch was given to Owhi at Chief Joseph's celebration in 1905."

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