Sioux Native American Pipe Bag

This artifact is a historic Northern Plains beaded pipe bag, typically attributed to the Sioux (Lakota) or Arapaho culture dating from the late 19th century. Masterfully hand-constructed from traditional brain-tanned hide, the piece serves both a sacred ceremonial and highly utilitarian purpose for carrying sacred tobacco and a disassembled pipe. The body features vertical lanes of vibrant glass trade seed beads in greasy light blue, running up the sides and framing a beautifully rendered geometric central panel. The 1st side lower section lazy-stitch beaded section showcases alternating vertical bands of rich turquoise-blue against a striking maroon and yellow chevron pattern. The 2nd side Lower section has the turquoise blue bead background with geometric pattern in red and white bead. Finished with long, delicate hand-cut leather fringe at the base and small interior leather straps accented with metal components, this bag stands as a stellar testament to the artistic sophistication and cultural heritage of Plains Indian beadwork Circa: 1900 Size: Length: 15.1/2" plus 17" of fringe (32 inches overall); Width 4.3/4" Please contact us, shown below, for more information. FREE SHIPPING IN THE CONTINUOUS UNITED STATES AND CANADA. Customers not located in the U.S. or Canada please contact us for shipping information