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TWO CREE BEADED HIDE TOBACCO BAGS
each with split tab top and contour beadwork in numerous shades of opaque and translucent beads, the first with stylized floral design on one side, a pattern of small rectangles alternating with small squares on the other, with long hide fringe accented with globular glass beads and brass beads below; the second, similar to the first, with stylized floral design on each side
Lengths: the first, 30 in. (76.2 cm.); the second, 24 in. (61 cm.) overall (2)
each with split tab top and contour beadwork in numerous shades of opaque and translucent beads, the first with stylized floral design on one side, a pattern of small rectangles alternating with small squares on the other, with long hide fringe accented with globular glass beads and brass beads below; the second, similar to the first, with stylized floral design on each side
Lengths: the first, 30 in. (76.2 cm.); the second, 24 in. (61 cm.) overall (2)
Literature
Illustrated in Waldlandindianer und Bisonjager Nordamerikas, page 9 and in Die Prarieindianer Nordamerikas 1840 - 1890, plate 3.
Exhibited
Amerika Haus Berlin, Mar. 1 - 31, 1971; Jan. 26 - Mar. 3, 1976