Bag

Sioux people, Plains region, Native American

Late 19th-early 20th century

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Newly made of spruce with an animal head on the handle, eyes and three lines burnt
Vertical monoprint with red ground has phrase U.S. DO NOT FORGET WASHITA INDIAN DEATHS in white letters.
Red felt ground backed with black cloth. Floral designs in white, blue, yellow and a rusted metallic bead. Edge with black cloth and white beads. Two brass snaps.
Alternately twined and plaited. One inch top rim twined in raven's tail skip stitch. No lugs. Some breaks.