Pouch

Pouch

Beaded white deerskin pouch. This bag has been sewn together with cotton thread. The beads are #10 glass beads sewn also with cotton thread. The pattern on the back is a six pointed star (flower) of double row beads. 1 row is red and 1 row is dark blue. Circular center design of (outside-in) row of red, blue and a single orange bead flap of the pouch is edged with a row of red and blue beads. The bag is closed by inserting leather ties through 2 holes on flap. Bag is discolored from dirt or handling to a dark tan. Domestic beetle casings were cleaned from inside of bag.
  • 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 #: 91.121