TWO SIOUX BEADED HIDE POUCHES
TWO SIOUX BEADED HIDE POUCHES

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TWO SIOUX BEADED HIDE POUCHES
the first, of rectangular form with overflap, constructed of commercial hide, stitched with sinew in various shades of opaque and translucent beads, decorated on the front with a central tracked band, flanked by confronting triangles, similar motifs on the flap; the second, a miniature tobacco bag, of tapering form, sinew sewn and lane-stitched in various shades of opaque and translucent beads, with pairs of confronting triangles on each side, a panel of rawhide slats below, with remnants of orange and red-dyed porcupine quills, hide fringe
Lengths: the first, 4½ in. (11.4 cm.); the second, 9½ in. (24.1 cm.) (2)

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