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Oct 11, 2017 - Oct 23, 2017
lot of 14, includes Southern Plains thread-sewn hide draw-string bag beaded in colors of sky blue, royal blue, yellow candy apple red, orange, white and pea green, height 7.5 in. x width 5.5 in.; PLUS thread-sewn hide arm bands beaded in white, translucent red, and cobalt, red tassels along bottom edge, length 5 in. x width 2 in.; PLUS thread and sinew-sewn hide moccasins beaded on turquoise, candy apple red and royal blue, label on bottom reads "Made for me by Bessie Sorethumb - Creek", length 10 in.; AND variety of hide strips beaded in an assortment of colors, lengths include 27.5 in.,6.25 in., 11 in., 11.5 in., 8.75 in., and 10 in.
first half 20th century
Provenance: Beaded strips, ex. Joseph O'Leary Collection; Sold to Benefit the Acquisitions Fund of an American Museum.
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