Native American, Haida Gwaii (formerly Queen Charlotte Islands), British Columbia, Canada, ca. mid 20th century CE. A gorgeous hide bag made from a folded-over sheet of hide. A thin hide strap provides an easy way to carry it. The surface is painted on both sides with pretty motifs showing bears and a profusion of other zoomorphic faces, with red and black details on a bright white background. A narrow flap of red hide folds over the top, with two small and one large abalone shell buttons. A big burst of deliberately felted red material holds the largest button in place. From the bottom, twelve deer hooves hang from long, thin hide ties. Size: 14" W x 13" H (35.6 cm x 33 cm); 14.25" H (36.2 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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.

#133654

One of the deer hooves is partially cracked but still securely attached. Light wear on the pigment commensurate with age and use, especially on the flap.