probably Lakota (Teton/Western Sioux) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
J. G. P. Stokes (James Graham Phelps Stokes), Non-Indian, 1872-1960 Search this
Object Name:
Bag
Media/Materials:
Hide, metal cones, glass bead/beads, sinew, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Lazy/lane stitch beadwork, stitched
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
Plains; USA, Canada (inferred)
Date created:
1860-1880
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of the well-known socialist James Graham Phelps Stokes (1872-1960); acquired by George Heye in 1905.
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