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A PLAINS CREE BEADED HIDE POUCH AND LOOM BEADED HEAD BAND
The pouch of semi-ovular form with long strap, front flap fully beaded in black and pink beads against a blue beaded ground, pattern composed of terraced elements, trimmed with beaded fringe in blue, black and yellow beads, strap wrapped in pink and blue beads, the head band in orange, varying shades of blue and translucent red beads against a white beaded ground, pattern composed of stepped diamonds and square motifs, medallions at each end beaded in similar colors and decorated with stylized X motifs
The first: 27in. (70.5cm.); the second: 26in. (66cm.) long (2)
The pouch of semi-ovular form with long strap, front flap fully beaded in black and pink beads against a blue beaded ground, pattern composed of terraced elements, trimmed with beaded fringe in blue, black and yellow beads, strap wrapped in pink and blue beads, the head band in orange, varying shades of blue and translucent red beads against a white beaded ground, pattern composed of stepped diamonds and square motifs, medallions at each end beaded in similar colors and decorated with stylized X motifs
The first: 27in. (70.5cm.); the second: 26in. (66cm.) long (2)
Provenance
This lot was collected by the consignor's father during the treaty days in Saskatchewan, between 1900-1903.