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Please note that I can\'t accept returns and since this is a unique item, I want you to be thrilled with it - please ask any questions and request any additional photos, I will do all I can to have a positive sale.
I am listing this with respect for the Indigenous artisan who created this bag. Since it was likely made specifically to sell to tourists, It does not appear to have ceremonial use. The craftsmanship is still outstanding.Length including fringe is approximately 9.5 inches. Fringe is approximately 3 inches, bag itself is approximately 6.5 inches. Width is approximately 3.5 inchesProvenance: My mother had this bag since at least the 1960s. I believe it was given to her, she did not purchase it. It may have been made for sale at a powwow.
Possible Tribal Affiliation: NOT FORMALLY APPRAISED, but advice from an expert places this as most likely Ute from Utah, but possibly Apache from New Mexico.
Condition: Please Review ALL Photos and request more as needed.
- Bag was stored on top of a smaller box and has a faint rectangular impression on the back.
- Deeper small triangular impression also on back.
- Tie slits show some stretching.
- Beading is tight and beautiful except for one end row on the back beaded strip - looks like it can be repaired, all beads remain intact but thread is loose.
- Pieces of fringe show likely lighter hide color when originally made. Stored improperly for decades, the exposed hide is mottled in color and shows some spots, could be from tanning process.
I am doing my best to describe exactly what I would want to know about a bag like this. I am happy to answer questions and offer more photos! I am NOT an expert, I am letting go of my mother\'s very eclectic estate.
