March in Montana Auction
Live Auction

March in Montana 2023 Session I

Fri, Mar 17, 2023 01:00PM EDT
Lot 260

Paiute Beaded Tobacco Bag

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Paiute Beaded Tobacco Bag 24" overall x 7" at widest point. Sinew sewn with large glass trade beads decorating the 9" fringe. Beaded in geometric designs with different patterns on each side. Circa 1900. $1,500-2,500

Condition

Beadwork is excellent with the exception of a few missing lanes along the bottom on one side and two lanes on the other. Hide is somewhat discolored and shows some possible old repair.