Red Native American bandolier bag. Two panels of loom woven beadwork sewn together to make one large panel. Handle is all beadwork on the front. Bag itself is red wool with a single pocket. Pocket has beadwork designs on front. Floral medallion at top center of the bag with floral beading surrounding it. Bound with wool tape. Eight tabs hanging off the end of the bag with wool yarn tassels at the end of tabs.
Made/Created
Artist
Native American Unknown
Date made
circa 1840
Place
Continent
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
The main part of bag, without strap
Width
33 cm
Length
25.4 cm
Dimension Notes
Straps: 96.5x10.8
Material
Beads, Wool
Color
Red, Multiple Colors
Condition
Overall Condition
Fair
Condition Detail
Pest Damage
Notes
Some insect damage. Weft threads broken in several places, tabs are very fragile with some missing beads.
