Description:

Native American, Western United States, Northern / Central Plains Tribes, Cheyenne / Lakota (Sioux), ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A lengthy deer hide pipe bag with beadwork, tin / brass cone and bead danglers with horsehair tassels. The beadwork covers the lower front side using lane (lazy) stitching of glass seed beads to create geometric shapes and symbols; the red vertical band contains U shaped hoof-prints. Pipes, used for both ceremonial and secular purposes, were particularly coveted by Native Americans, and the long pipes made of wood and catlinite, were carried and stored in bags such as this. The decorations and special materials used conveyed the importance / wealth of the owner and perhaps tribe affiliation. Size w/ tassels: 39" L x 7" W (99.1 cm x 17.8 cm)

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Provenance: private Don Phelps collection, owner Todos Santos Trading Post, Alamo, California, acquired in Montana in 1969

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#180164

  • Condition: Losses to some tassel hairs. Tearing and fraying to hide tassel cords. Beadwork is intact and very good with some light mineral deposits. Hide bag interior is clean and perhaps unused. Overall great condition.

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