Nez Perce / Warm Springs Floral Beaded Leather Purse
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Description
Native American, Northwestern United States, Oregon, Plateau region, Warm Springs Tribes (Tenino, Wasco, Northern Paiute), ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A beaded leather bag with hide handles and lined with cotton fabric, the front panel covered in seed bead- the background flat stitched and the flower and leaves are contoured. Native people in the Columbia River Plateau region (eastern Oregon / Washington, northern Idaho, and western Montana) were highly talented with beadwork, making bags and purses such as this for personal use during pow wows and for sale. Size: 10" L x 9" W (25.4 cm x 22.9 cm)
Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, before 2000
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#180509
Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#180509
Condition
Stains and discoloration to hide, otherwise bag is intact and excellent. Beading is tight and complete.
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Nez Perce / Warm Springs Floral Beaded Leather Purse
Estimate $600 - $900
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Auction Curated By
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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