TWO APACHE BEADED HIDE POUCHES
TWO APACHE BEADED HIDE POUCHES

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TWO APACHE BEADED HIDE POUCHES
each of rectangular form and stitched in numerous shades of opaque and translucent beads against a hide ground; the first, decorated on one side with a circular element flanked by geometric and foliate motifs, the other side, with a stylized eight-petaled device, beaded "salt and pepper" fringe below, hide drawstring ties; the second, decorated on one side with a circular element flanked by small triangles, the other side with two intersecting bands of parallelograms overlaying a four-petaled motif, beaded fringe below, hide drawstring ties
Lengths: 6¾ in. (17.2 cm.) each, excluding fringe (2)

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