A fringed bag constructed out of native tanned hide, decorated with sewn faceted glass beads organized in a lazy-stitch, along a base panel, side seams and opening. The base panel is decorated with a horizontal hour-glass motif which floats on a white background. The body of the bag is painted with ochre, while the fringe below is painted with an orange/red pigment. The bag opening features four beaded tabs which are fastened with a leather thong, the triangular ends of which are trimmed with beadwork.

Paint bags were important parts of a man or woman’s personal kits. The pigments which these bags housed were used for formal ceremonies, dances and warfare.

9” long and 3” wide

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