possibly Chiricahua Apache (attributed) Search this
Collector:
Charles F. Nesler, Non-Indian, 1864-1930 Search this
Previous owner:
Charles F. Nesler, Non-Indian, 1864-1930 Search this
Donor:
Charles F. Nesler, Non-Indian, 1864-1930 Search this
Object Name:
Saddle bag
Media/Materials:
Hide, wool cloth, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Cutout, sewn, appliquéd, fringed
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
Arizona or New Mexico; USA (inferred)
Date created:
1880-1900
Collection History:
Collected by Charles F. Nesler (1864-1930), probably between 1897 and 1904 when he worked as an inspector with the US Indian Service; donated to MAI by Charles Nesler in 1921.
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