Pouch

Pouch

Beaded leather pouch. Beading is done with #10 glass beads sewn on with cotton thread. The pattern on the back of pouch is a blue diagonal double row of beads with a (left to right) white, red then black double row arrows pointing to the left corner. There are red and black beads missing. Front flap has been edged in red and blue beads. Bag is closed by inserting leather ties through 2 holes on flap. The bag is discolored from dirt or handling from a white deerskin to almost a tan color. The dermestid beetle casings and a whole beetle were cleaned from inside of this pouch.
  • Object: Pouch
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Circa: 1930-1950
  • Dimensions: 4" wide 3 1/4" long See group picture 91.122
  • Culture Area: Plains
  • Cultural Group: Unspecified
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: David and Dolores Thomasson
  • Catalog #: 91.120