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1920 ~ 30's Native American Plateau Geometric Beaded Bag with Cowrie Shells

$ 211.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Origin: Washington
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Condition: Good condition overall for age. Please see photos and description.
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    1920 ~ 30's Native American Plateau Geometric Beaded Bag with 13 Cowrie Shells, Trade Beads on Handles with Green Color Trade Fabric Backing. In the old days cowrie shells were used as form of currency in some areas.
    Possibly from Yakima or one of the tribes in Washington state.
    Item is in good condition overall for age with some bead loss, wear, tear, moth holes and dirt. Please see photos as part of description.
    Overall Dimensions:
    10"H including cowrie shells x 8"W
    Weight:  Under 2 LBs